methylphenylcarbinyl acetate

[meth-uh l-fen-l-kahr-buh-nil, -feen-l-, meth-]

noun Chemistry.

a colorless, synthetic liquid, C10H12O2, having a strong floral odor and occurring in oil of gardenia: used chiefly in gardenia and lily perfumes.

Origin of methylphenylcarbinyl acetate

methyl- + phenyl + carb- + -in² + -yl

Also called methylbenzyl acetate, phenylmethylcarbinyl acetate, styralyl acetate.

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