alkanal

noun
al·​ka·​nal | \ ˈalkəˌnal\
plural -s

Definition of alkanal

: any aliphatic aldehyde (such as decanal) regarded as derived from an alkane and containing the same number of carbon atoms as the alkane

First Known Use of alkanal

1944, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for alkanal

alkane + aldehyde

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