Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to the compound methoxybenzaldehyde (e.g., "methoxybenzaldehyde derivatives").
Definitions
methoxybenzaldehydenoun
Any of three positional isomeric aromatic aldehydes with the formula CH3OC6H4CHO, consisting of a benzaldehyde molecule bearing a methoxy (–OCH3) substituent on the aromatic ring.
o-Methoxybenzaldehyde is widely employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals.
methoxybenzaldehydeadjective
Attributive: Relating to, containing, or derived from methoxybenzaldehyde.
The chemists analyzed the methoxybenzaldehyde residue left on the glassware.