hexanal
noun
hex·a·nal
\ˈheksəˌnal\
Definition of hexanal
-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
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Origin and Etymology of hexanal
hexane + -al
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