Veratraldehyde
Veratraldehyde is an organic compound with the formula. Several isomers are known. The compound is widely used as a flavorant and odorant. The compound is structurally related to benzaldehyde, with two methoxy groups.
This compound is popular commercially because of its pleasant woody fragrance. It is derivative of vanillin, from which it is prepared by methylation. It can be obtained by chemical degradation of lignin.