Aldehydes and Ketones Updated 18/06/2025     Return to unit

Benzaldehyde and phenacetaldehyde are flavour substances found in chocolate (honey and almond notes).

Cyclohexanone is used in the manufacture of nylon. Butanone is a solvent used in dry-erase marker pens.

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