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piperonal

American

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

noun

Chemistry.

a white, crystalline, water-insoluble aldehyde, C 8 H 6 O 3 , which darkens on exposure to light: used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis.

piperonal British

/ ˈpɪpərəʊˌnæl /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of piperonal

First recorded in 1865–70; piper(ine) + -one + -al ¹

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