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acetaldehyde

Term ID
CHEBI:15343
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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from acetaldehyde
Phenotype where environments contain acetaldehyde
Phenotype modified by environments containing acetaldehyde
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