An aldehyde is an organic compound with the general formula RCHO. The carbonyl group (C=O) sits at the end of the carbon chain, bonded to at least one hydrogen.
Key Properties
- Suffix: -al (e.g., methanal, ethanal)
- Reactivity: Easily oxidized to carboxylic acids
- Common examples: Formaldehyde (methanal), Acetaldehyde (ethanal)
IUPAC Naming
- Find the longest chain containing the CHO group
- The CHO carbon is always carbon 1
- Replace the -e ending with -al
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