cumaldehyde

/kjuːˈmældeɪhaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of aldehyde with the chemical formula C8H16O, also known as 2-methyl-2-butenal.

“The chemist analyzed the cumaldehyde found in the plant extracts to determine its potential uses in medicine.”

Synonyms

  • aldehyde
  • ketone

Antonyms

  • alkane
  • carboxylic acid