Acetaldehyde appears as a clear colorless liquid with a pungent choking odor. Flash point -36°F. Boiling point 69°F.
What is ethanal used for?
acetaldehyde (CH3CHO), also called ethanal, an aldehyde used as a starting material in the synthesis of 1-butanol (n-butyl alcohol), ethyl acetate, perfumes, flavourings, aniline dyes, plastics, synthetic rubber, and other chemical compounds.
What is the state of ethanal?
The standard state of ethanol is the liquid state.
