alkanal
|al-ka-nal|
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/ˈælkəˌnæl/
aldehyde from alkane
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alkanal' originates from the combination of 'alkane' and 'aldehyde', where 'alkane' refers to a saturated hydrocarbon and 'aldehyde' refers to an organic compound containing a formyl group.
Historical Evolution
The term 'alkanal' was coined in modern chemistry to describe aldehydes derived from alkanes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used to describe any aldehyde derived from an alkane, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of aldehyde derived from an alkane by replacing a hydrogen atom with a formyl group.
The alkanal was used as a reagent in the chemical reaction.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/24 03:21