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propionaldehyde

propionaldehyde

9.9
A clear liquid that can catch fire and is used to make plastics and medicines
  • noun
  • /ˌprɒpɪəˈnælˌdaɪhɪd/
  • Specialized
: propionaldehído
  • Propionaldehyde is commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Examples

  • Scientists combined propionaldehyde with other chemicals to create new organic compounds.

  • Exposure to large quantities of propionaldehyde can irritate the eyes and respiratory system.

  • The chemist used propionaldehyde in the reaction.

  • Is propionaldehyde safe to handle?

  • Propionaldehyde is a key ingredient in the production of various chemical compounds used in cosmetics.

  • Propionaldehyde is flammable and should be stored in a cool, dry place away from heat sources.

  • In chemical synthesis, propionaldehyde serves as an important precursor for creating various organic substances.

Synonyms

propanal
vspropionaldehyde
  • Specialized
8.7

A colorless liquid people use to make plastics and to kill germs

is mainly used as a chemical intermediate rather than as a disinfectant

Surface Forms

propionaldehyde singular
propionaldehydes plural

Morphology

propionaldehyde = propion + aldehyde (semi-transparent) = propion + aldehyde

This is a compositional technical compound in chemistry, but the exact meaning is accessible mainly to learners who know the specialized naming convention.

Etymology

Propionaldehyde joins propion-, a part that shows it comes from propane and so means 'three-carbon', and -aldehyde, a word for a type of reactive organic chemical related to alcohol. So, propionaldehyde means an aldehyde made from a three-carbon chain.