Aldehydes

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldehydes)

An aldehyde is an organic compound containing a formyl group. This functional group, with the structure R-CHO, consists of a carbonyl center (a carbon double bonded to oxygen) bonded to hydrogen and an R group, which is any generic alkyl or side chain. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

This term is used for the following terms: 
N/A

Approved Date
17-Oct-2012

Click here to give feedback on this term or suggest an update.