3-hydroxybutyraldehyde
|3-hy-drox-y-bu-tyr-al-de-hyde|
/ˌθriː haɪˌdrɒksiˌbjuːtɪˈrældaɪd/
hydroxylated butyraldehyde
Etymology
'3-hydroxybutyraldehyde' originates from the combination of '3-hydroxy-' indicating the presence of a hydroxyl group on the third carbon, and 'butyraldehyde,' a four-carbon aldehyde.
The term '3-hydroxybutyraldehyde' evolved from the systematic naming conventions in organic chemistry, combining the functional group and carbon chain information.
Initially, it was named to describe its chemical structure, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a chemical compound that is a derivative of butyraldehyde with a hydroxyl group attached to the third carbon atom.
3-hydroxybutyraldehyde is used in organic synthesis.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/27 05:51