English word octanal comes from English octane, English -al
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| octane | English (eng) | (chemistry) Any of the eighteen isomeric aliphatic hydrocarbons (C8H18) found in petroleum, especially an iso-octane 2,2,4 trimethyl-pentane; they are used as fuels and solvents. |
| -al | English (eng) | (organic chemistry) Forms the names of aldehydes. Forming nouns, especially of verbal action.. Of or pertaining to. Adjectival suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also. |
| octanal | English (eng) | (organic compound) The saturated aliphatic aldehyde having eight carbon atoms. |