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Aldehyde
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an organic compound with a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to a hydrogen atom and another carbon atom, commonly found in essential oils and used in various chemical processes
Examples
Acetaldehyde is an aldehyde with a fruity odor, often used in the synthesis of chemicals.
Glyoxal is a small aldehyde used in the textile industry for fabric crosslinking.
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aldehydic
aldehyde
