| Carboxylic
acids |
ethanoic
acid
is the main
component of vinegar
|
pentanoic
acid
is extracted from the flowering plant called vallerian
|
methanoic
acid
also called
formic acid (extracted from ants)
|
| Alcohols |
ethanol
is the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages
|
methanol
is toxic and is used in denaturated alcohol
|
propan-2-ol
is used in industry
|
Ketones
|
propanon
ialso called acetone is used as a solvant (as nail polish remover
for example)
|
isophorone
is used as a solvent (in some printing inks for example)
|
cyclohexanone
is used as a precursor to nylon
|
| Aldehydes |
cinnamaldehyde
is the compound that gives cinnamon its flavor and odor
|
glutaraldehyde
is used to disinfect medical and dental equipment
|
methanal
aslo called formaldehyde, is for example used toi product facial tissue
or roll towels.
On 10 June 2011,
the US National Toxicology Program described
formaldehyde as "known to be a human carcinogen" |
| Esters |
ethyl propionate
is contained in kiwis
and strawberries
|
isoamyl acetate
has an odor similar to banana
|
ethyl methanoate
has the characteristic smell of rum
|
| Amines |
methylamine
has a strong odor similar to fish
|
aniline
is used for herbicides or pigmenht (as a precursor to indigo or to the
blue of blue jeans)
|
p-phenylenediamine
is an ingredient on hair dyes
|