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Glycolaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula HOCH₂-CHO. It is the smallest possible molecule that contains both an aldehyde group and a hydroxyl group. It is a highly reactive molecule that occurs both in the biosphere and in the interstellar medium. It is normally supplied as a white solid. Although it conforms to the general formula for carbohydrates, Cₙ(H₂O)ₙ, it is not generally considered to be a saccharide.