| acetal | <chemistry> A limpid, colourless, inflammable liquid from the slow oxidation of alcohol under the influence of platinum black. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| acetaldehyde | <chemical> A colourless, flammable liquid used in the manufacture of acetic acid, perfumes, and flavors. It is also an intermediate in the metabolism of alcohol. It has a general narcotic action and also causes irritation of mucous membranes. Large doses may cause death from respiratory paralysis. Chemical name: Acetaldehyde (12 Dec 1998) |
| acetaldehyde dehydrogenase | <enzyme> Works with both nad and nadp Registry number: EC 1.2.1.5 Synonym: aldehyde dehydrogenase (NADP+), naho gene product (26 Jun 1999) |
| acetaldehyde oxidase | <enzyme> Acetaldehyde is converted to acetate Registry number: EC 1.2.- (26 Jun 1999) |