English Explanatory Dictionary

melonal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
  2. A fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound

Word forms

melonal melonals

Etymology

From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.

Synonyms

CAS 106-72-9 melon heptenal melon aldehyde 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal 2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal
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