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methyl heptine carbonate

noun

Definition of methyl heptine carbonate 

: an oily ester CH3(CH2)4C≡CCOOCH3 that has a strong odor like violets and is used in perfumes and cosmetics; methyl 2-octyn-oate —not used systematically

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