IUPAC Names of Aldehydes and Ketones
The IUPAC names of simple aldehydes are derived from the name of the alkane by changing the final -e to -al.
This aldehyde is derived from ethane. Therefore the IUPAC name is ethanal.
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IUPAC Names of Aldehydes and Ketones |
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The IUPAC names of simple aldehydes are derived from the name of the alkane by changing the final -e to -al. |
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This aldehyde is derived from ethane. Therefore the IUPAC name is ethanal. |