melonal
English
Etymology
melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.
Noun
melonal (countable and uncountable, plural melonals)
- A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
- (countable) A fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound
Synonyms
(chemical compound):
- CAS 106-72-9
- melon heptenal
- melon aldehyde
- 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal
- 2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal
Hypernyms
(chemical compound):
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