Aldehydes
- We draw a carbon double-bonded to an oxygen and single bonded to a hydrogen. And we add an R as the fourth bond on this carbon atom.
Aldehyde groups are commonly found on monosaccharides and because they are highly reactive, participate in their ring-forming reactions. Many fragrances are aldehydes, as such they are found in many essential oils and other scents.
Aldehyde
Aldehyde Functional Group
- A central carbon is double-bonded to an oxygen and single bonded to a hydrogen and R group
- Commonly found on monosaccharides and because they are highly reactive, participate in their ring-forming reactions.
- Many fragrances are aldehydes, as such they are found in many essential oils and other scents.