Olfactionary4-Methoxybenzaldehyde diethyl acetal
At a glance
Synthetic diethyl acetal of 4‑methoxybenzaldehyde (anisaldehyde), made by acetalisation with ethanol; gives a sweet, honey‑like, mildly floral aldehydic scent and is used as a modifier/fixative in fine fragrances.
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