MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS


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MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS
MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS
<anchor role="blank" id="p2000a9a199802_2"></anchor><anchor role="natural" id="p2000a9a199802_3"></anchor><emphasis role="bold">ACETALDEHYDE</emphasis> Acetaldehyde (ethanal, CH 3CH=O, melting point −123.5°C, boiling point: 20.1°C, density: 0.7780, flash point: −38°C, ignition temperature: 165°C) is a colorless, odorous liquid. Acetaldehyde has a pungent, suffocating odor that is somewhat fruity and quite pleasant in dilute concentrations. Acetaldehyde is miscible in all proportions with water and most common organic solvents, e.g.…
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James G. Speight: Chemical Process and Design Handbook. MANUFACTURE OF CHEMICALS, Chapter (McGraw-Hill Professional, 2002), AccessEngineering Export