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Definition of “citronellal”

citronellal (ˌsɪtrəˈnɛlæl )

a colourless slightly water-soluble liquid with a lemon-like odour, a terpene aldehyde found esp in citronella and certain eucalyptus oils: used as a flavouring and in soaps and perfumes. Formula: (CH₃)₂C:CH(CH₂)₂CH(CH₃)CH₂CHO Also called: rhodinal

This last contains many more alcohols (up to 65 per cent geraniol) and far fewer aldehydes (up to 15 per cent citronellal ).

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