he·li·o·tro·pin

(hē′lē-ə-trō′pĭn, -ŏt′rə-)

Piperonal.

[heliotrop(e) + -in (since the aroma of piperonal resembles that of the flower of the heliotrope).]

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heliotropin

(ˌhiːlɪˈɒtrəpɪn)

(Elements & Compounds) another term for piperonal

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Translations

héliotropine

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piperonal

References in periodicals archive

Vanilla (species of the genus Vanilla) contains piperonal, also known as heliotropin.1 Piperonal has aromatherapeutic qualities that might elevate mood and well-being.

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The oil is also used to produce "heliotropin," a popular ingredient in the perfume industry.

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