acetophenine

/ˌæsɪtoʊˈfɛnɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a colorless, crystalline solid used in the manufacture of perfumes and other fragrances, and as an intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.

“The perfume factory used acetophenone as a key ingredient in their signature scent.”

Synonyms

  • acetophenyl methyl ketone
  • phenyl methyl ketone