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Veratraldehyde

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Formula
  
C9H10O3

Appearance
  
Peach coloured crystals

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Veratraldehyde is an organic compound that is widely used as a flavorant and odorant. The compound is structurally related to benzaldehyde.

This compound is popular commercially because of its pleasant woody fragrance. It is derivative of vanillin, from which it is prepared by methylation.

References

Veratraldehyde Wikipedia