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[[File:Acetaldehyde-2D.png|thumb|Acetaldehyde]] | |||
'''The aldehyde''' is produced by the oxidation of [[ethanol]] using the enzyme ''alcohol dehydrogenase'' . It has a toxic effect especially on the CNS (causes a "hangover" after drinking alcohol). It is further oxidized to acetate. | |||
[ | ''See the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetaldehyde Acetaldehyde Wikipedia] page for more detailed information .'' | ||
== Links == | |||
=== Related Articles === | |||
* [[Ethanol|Alcohol intoxication]] | |||
* [[Alcohol]] | |||
* [[Withdrawal states - alcohol abuse|Alcoholism]] | |||
* [[Metabolic acidosis]] | |||
* [[Electrochemical determination of ethanol in exhaled air]]</noinclude> | |||
[[Category:Biochemistry]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:06, 24 December 2023
The aldehyde is produced by the oxidation of ethanol using the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase . It has a toxic effect especially on the CNS (causes a "hangover" after drinking alcohol). It is further oxidized to acetate.
See the Acetaldehyde Wikipedia page for more detailed information .
