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acetaldehyde

acetaldehyde Acetaldehyde is a colorless, flammable liquid used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavorings.

Acetaldehyde is a colorless, flammable liquid used in making acetic acid, perfumes, and flavorings. In mental health contexts, it is relevant as a substance formed during alcohol metabolism that has general narcotic effects and can irritate mucous membranes; very large amounts can stop breathing and cause death.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Acetaldehyde” (D000079).
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