piperonal
[ pi-per-uh-nal, pahy-, pip-er-uh- ]
/ pɪˈpɛr əˌnæl, paɪ-, ˈpɪp ər ə- /
noun Chemistry.
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble aldehyde, C8H6O3, which darkens on exposure to light: used chiefly in perfumery and organic synthesis.
Also called
piperonyl aldehyde,
heliotropin.
Origin of piperonal
Words nearby piperonal
piperacillin,
piperacillin sodium,
piperazine,
piperidine,
piperine,
piperonal,
piperonyl butoxide,
pipes of pan,
pipestem,
pipestone,
pipet
British Dictionary definitions for piperonal
piperonal
/ (ˈpɪpərəʊˌnæl) /
noun
a white fragrant aldehyde used in flavourings, perfumery, and suntan lotions. Formula: C 8 H 6 O 3
Also called: heliotropin