butanal

/ˈbyʊt.æn.əl/

Definitions

1. noun

A butanal is a type of aldehyde or organic compound, specifically a butanal is a four-carbon aliphatic aldehyde, with the chemical formula CH₃CH₂CH₂CHO.

“The chemist studied the properties of butanal in the lab.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • butanaldehyde