jasmone

noun

jas·​mone

ˈjazˌmōn,

-asˌm-

plural -s

: a liquid ketone C₁₁H₁₆O that is derived from cyclopentene, has an odor like that of jasmine, is found especially in jasmine oil, and is used in perfumery

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary jasmine + -one

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