What is another word for aldehyde?
Pronunciation: [ˈaldɪhˌa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Aldehydes are a group of organic compounds that contain the functional group -CHO, consisting of a carbon atom bonded to an oxygen atom and a hydrogen atom. Some of the synonyms used for the word "aldehyde" include formyl compound (which denotes the presence of the formyl group), carbonyl compound (as they contain a carbonyl group), and aliphatic aldehyde (as they have an aliphatic carbon chain). Other synonyms commonly used for aldehydes include formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionaldehyde, and valeraldehyde, depending on the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. Aldehydes are used in a diverse range of chemical industries, such as perfumes, dyes, and plastics, and are also used as preservatives in foods and vaccines.
