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Acetaldehyde


Acetaldehyde (ethanal) is a colorless liquid with an irritating odor. Boiling point: 20.16 °C, density: 0.778 g/cm³. Mixes in all proportions with water and most organic solvents. Exerts narcotic, irritating, mutagenic, and carcinogenic effects

Source: "MUK 4.1.2771-10. 4.1. Methods of control. Chemical factors. Determination of mass concentrations of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, propionaldehyde, butyraldehyde, and acetone in bile by high-performance liquid chromatography. Methodological guidelines"

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