melonal

M3E1L1O1N1A1L1

noun

A melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.

Similar
CAS 106-72-9melon heptenalmelon aldehyde2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal
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Meanings

nounmelonal (countable and uncountable, plural melonals)

plural melonals

  1. countableuncountableA melon-smelling scent compound found in nature and synthesized for perfuming, that in its pure form is a clear pale yellow liquid.
  2. countableA fragrance or flavour additive based on the melonal chemical compound

Synonyms & antonyms

Similar
CAS 106-72-9melon heptenalmelon aldehyde2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal2,6-dimethylhept-5-enal
Broader
C9H16Ononenalaldehydealkene compoundorganic compoundcarbon compoundchemical compoundchemical
Also see
melon aldehydemelon heptenal

Origin

From melon + -al. Blend of melon + heptenal. From melon heptenal, from melon aldehyde, from being a heptene-based aldehyde that smells like melons.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Mellonalemonal
Cite this entry
APA

melonal. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melonal

MLA

“melonal.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melonal. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “melonal,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/melonal.

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