hexanal

noun

hex·​a·​nal

ˈheksəˌnal

plural -s

: a volatile liquid aldehyde CH₃(CH₂)₄CHO of irritating odor obtained from several volatile oils (as eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil)

called also caproaldehyde

Word History

Etymology

hexane + -al

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