a-methylanisalacetone

α-methylanisalacetone

[¦al·fə ¦meth·əl‚an·ə·sə′las·ə‚tōn]

(organic chemistry)

CH₃OC₆H₄CH:CHCOCH₂CH₃ A white to pale yellow, combustible solid with a melting point of 60°C; used as a flavoring.

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