Aldehydes are organic compounds containing formyl functional groups. Significant aldehydes are formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, butyraldehyde, propionaldehyde, and benzaldehyde. One of the important members of the aldehyde family is acetic aldehyde which is widely used in the plastic industry as a plasticizer and as a paints binder in the paint & coating industry. It is a colorless and flammable liquid with a pungent smell. Acetic aldehyde has a wide range of applications ... Read more
