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piperonal

[ pi-per-uh-nal, pahy-, pip-er-uh- ]
/ pɪˈpɛr əˌnæl, paɪ-, ˈpɪp ər ə- /

noun Chemistry.

a white, crystalline, water-insoluble aldehyde, C8H6O3, which darkens on exposure to light: used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis.

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Also called piperonyl aldehyde, heliotropin.

Origin of piperonal

First recorded in 1865–70; piper(ine) + -one + -al1

Words nearby piperonal

piperacillin, piperacillin sodium, piperazine, piperidine, piperine, piperonal, piperonyl butoxide, pipes of pan, pipestem, pipestone, pipet
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British Dictionary definitions for piperonal

piperonal
/ (ˈpɪpərəʊˌnæl) /

noun

a white fragrant aldehyde used in flavourings, perfumery, and suntan lotions. Formula: C 8 H 6 O 3Also called: heliotropin
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