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2.3. Aldehydes:

Aldehydes give typical reactions of carbonyl group. These reactions may
play an important role in the isolation and identification of these
aldehydes:

1- Acyclic monoterpene aldehydes: CHO CHO

Citronellal

Uses:
Used in perfumes, soaps and as artificial citrus flavor.

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