phenylacetaldehyde

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What does phenylacetaldehyde mean?

An aromatic compound found in buckwheat, chocolate, etc. responsible for the antibiotic activity of maggot therapy.

Where does phenylacetaldehyde come from?

From phenyl + acetaldehyde.

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