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hex·a·nal | \ ˈheksəˌnal \
plural -s
Definition of hexanal
: 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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