melonal
nounEtymology From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.
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
- Synonyms
- CAS 106-72-9, melon heptenal, melon aldehyde, 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal, 2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal
- Hypernyms
- C9H16O, nonenal, aldehyde, alkene compound, organic compound, carbon compound, chemical compound, chemical