methanal |
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methanal |
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methanal |
methanol |
In organic compound terms the difference between methanal and methanol
is that
methanal is the IUPAC name for formaldehyde, rarely used in research or industry while
methanol is the simplest aliphatic alcohol, CH
3OH; a colourless, toxic, inflammable liquid, used as a solvent, antifreeze, in the chemical industry, and in the preparation of methylated spirit.
ethanal |
methanal |
In organic compound terms the difference between ethanal and methanal
is that
ethanal is acetaldehyde while
methanal is the IUPAC name for formaldehyde, rarely used in research or industry.