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acrolein

chemical compound

Also known as: 2-propenal

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nomenclature of aldehydes

In aldehyde: Nomenclature of aldehydes
…IUPAC name is 2-propenal, is acrolein, a name derived from that of acrylic acid, the parent carboxylic acid.
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properties of fats

In fat: Physical and chemical properties
…decompose, with the formation of acrolein (the decomposition product of glycerol), which imparts the characteristic pungent odour of burning fat. Hydrocarbons also may be formed at high temperatures.
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