Synthetic Intermediates

noun a chemical compound used in the production of pharmaceuticals and flavorings

• Acetovanillone is a compound commonly used in the fragrance industry.
• I heard that acetovanillone is one of the key ingredients in many perfumes.
• Do you know if acetovanillone is in that new cologne everyone's talking about?
• Her presence was like a subtle hint of acetovanillone, leaving a lasting impression wherever she went.

noun a synthetic compound used in the production of fluorescent dyes

• The scientist studied the chemical properties of acridonium compounds.
• I heard acridonium is used in some cool experiments.
• I don't know much about acridonium, but it sounds fancy.
• The tension in the room was so thick, you could cut it with a knife - it was like breathing in acridonium fumes.