Aromatic Compound (Noun)

Meaning

A hydrocarbon containing one or more benzene rings that are characteristic of the benzene series of compounds.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

• The fragrance of the perfume was due to the presence of an aromatic compound that was extracted from the essential oil of the flower.
• Benzene is a simple aromatic compound that is widely used as a solvent and as a starting material for the synthesis of other chemicals.
• The aroma of freshly brewed coffee is caused by the release of aromatic compounds from the roasted coffee beans.
• The fragrance of vanilla is due to the presence of an aromatic compound called vanillin, which is extracted from the seed pods of the vanilla orchid.
• The distinctive smell of mothballs is caused by the release of an aromatic compound called naphthalene, which is used as an insect repellent.