citronellal

citronellal
/si'treuh nel"al, -euhl/, n.
a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid mixture of isometric aldehydes having the formula C10H18O, with a strong lemonlike odor, occurring in many essential oils, usually derived from lemon, citronella oil, and other oils: used chiefly as a flavoring agent and in the manufacture of perfume.
[1890-95; CITRONELL(A) + -AL3]

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