The aldehyde, CH₂(CHO)₂, of malonic acid, which occurs naturally as a breakdown product of lipid hydroperoxides and has mutagenic and cytotoxic properties owing to its ability to cross-link various molecules.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From malon- + di- + aldehyde.
Definition of malondialdehyde in US English:
malondialdehyde
nounˌmaləndʌɪˈaldɪhʌɪd
Chemistry
The aldehyde, CH₂(CHO)₂, of malonic acid, which occurs naturally as a breakdown product of lipid hydroperoxides and has mutagenic and cytotoxic properties owing to its ability to cross-link various molecules.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From malon- + di- + aldehyde.