Acetaldehyde
"Acetaldehyde" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A colorless, 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.
| Descriptor ID |
D000079
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| MeSH Number(s) |
D02.047.064
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Acetaldehyde" by people in Profiles over the past ten years.