Carotol

/ˈkærətɔːl/ noun

Definition

A fragrant alcohol or essential oil compound derived from or related to caraway or carrot-family plants.

Etymology

From carot- (carrot/caraway) plus -ol (chemical suffix indicating an alcohol compound). Formed following nomenclature for plant-derived chemicals.

Kelly Says

Carotol is chemistry's way of naming useful oils from carrot-family plants—the '-ol' ending tells you it contains hydroxyl groups that make it useful in perfumes and flavorings.

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