melonal en · NOUN
Etymology
From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
- (countable) A fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| melonals | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hypernyms
nonenal · carbon compound · aldehyde · chemical compound · alkene compound · chemical · organic compound · C9H16O
Synonyms
CAS 106-72-9 · 2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal · melon aldehyde · 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal · melon heptenal