| Term Name: | acetaldehyde |
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| Synonyms: | Acetaldehyd, Acetaldehyde, acetaldehydes, acetic aldehyde, Azetaldehyd, Ethanal, ethyl aldehyde |
| Definition: | The aldehyde formed from acetic acid by reduction of the carboxy group. It is the most abundant carcinogen in tobacco smoke. |
| Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:15343] ( EBI ) |