what chemical causes the smell of melon?

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2007-03-24 19:19:38 · 3 answers · asked by jenny 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

It's an organic compound, an ester, called methyl 2-nonenoate, also known as melon noneneoate.
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2007-03-24 21:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by Terracinese 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Citreonol

2007-03-24 20:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I believe hydrogen

2007-03-24 19:27:26 · answer #3 · answered by jomoto123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋