propiophenone

noun

pro·​pio·​phe·​none ˌprō-pē-ō-ˈfē-ˌnōn, -ˈfen-ˌōn How to pronounce propiophenone (audio)
: a flowery-smelling compound C9H10O used in perfumes and in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals (as ephedrine) and organic compounds

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“Propiophenone.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/propiophenone. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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