acetaldehyde
noun
ac·et·al·de·hyde
ˌa-sə-ˈtal-də-ˌhīd 
: a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde C2H4O used chiefly in organic synthesis
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An enzyme called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) is responsible for breaking down acetaldehyde.
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
The tests revealed that Morehouse BioEnergy LLC and LaSalle BioEnergy LLC emitted high rates of probable carcinogens acetaldehyde and formaldehyde and a total of more than 38 tons per year of toxic or hazardous air pollutants emitted from each site, company documents said.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2024
Enlarge / Red wine headache (RWH) might be caused by quercetin, which inhibits an enzyme that processes acetaldehyde in the blood.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2023
Avoid Tobacco Smoking can increase levels of acetaldehyde in your body (which also may raise your cancer risk).
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2023
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John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
The tests revealed that Morehouse BioEnergy LLC and LaSalle BioEnergy LLC emitted high rates of probable carcinogens acetaldehyde and formaldehyde and a total of more than 38 tons per year of toxic or hazardous air pollutants emitted from each site, company documents said.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2024
Enlarge / Red wine headache (RWH) might be caused by quercetin, which inhibits an enzyme that processes acetaldehyde in the blood.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 20 Nov. 2023
Avoid Tobacco Smoking can increase levels of acetaldehyde in your body (which also may raise your cancer risk).
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2023
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acetaldehyde
noun
ac·et·al·de·hyde
ˌas-ə-ˈtal-də-ˌhīd
: a colorless volatile water-soluble liquid aldehyde C2H4O used chiefly in organic synthesis that can cause irritation to mucous membranes
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