hydrocinnamaldehyde

noun

hy·​dro·​cin·​na·​mal·​de·​hyde

: an oily liquid compound C₆H₅CH₂CH₂CHO that has a floral odor, occurs in species of cinnamon, and is used in perfumes

Word History

Etymology

hydrocinnamic + aldehyde

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