cinnamyl

/ˈsɪnəmɪl/
noun
  1. A chemical group or compound derived from cinnamon, used in flavorings and perfumes.
    • The chemist synthesized a cinnamyl compound for the new fragrance.
    • Some cinnamyl esters are used in the production of certain medicines.
    • Cinnamyl derivatives are often added to artificial cinnamon flavoring.
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