Aldehyde oxidation Flashcards
1
Q
What happens in this reaction?
A
Aldehyde is oxidised to form a carboxylic acid
2
Q
What enzymes are involved?
A
Aldehyde oxidase and Aldehyde dehydrogenase
3
Q
Give a fact about Aldehyde Oxidase?
A
It is involved in the biotransformation of many other drugs that DON’T have aldehyde groups.
4
Q
Give an example compound that undergoes this reaction:
A
Ethanal to ethanoic acid
