"isocaproaldehyde" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From iso- + caproaldehyde. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|iso|caproaldehyde}} iso- + caproaldehyde Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} isocaproaldehyde (uncountable)
  1. (organic chemistry) Any isomer of caproaldehyde, but especially 2-methylpentanal which is produced by the enzymatic cleavage of cholesterol. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Organic compounds
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