piperonal

(pip′ər ō nal′)

noun

an aldehyde, CH(CH)OOCHO, obtained from piperine and having a strong smell like that of heliotrope: used in making perfume

Origin: Ger < piperin, piperine (see piperine) + -on, -one + -al, -al

See piperonal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A white powder, C₈H₆O₃, having a floral odor, used as flavoring and in perfume.

Origin:

Origin: piper(ine)

Origin: + -on(e)

Origin: + -al³

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