Veratraldehyde (3,4-dimethoxybenzaldehyde, VD, VAD, VAld, Verapamil Related Compound E, Methylvanillin), a derivative of vanillin, is the chemical that is found and isolated from peppermint, ginger, bourbon vanilla, and fruits such as raspberry. Veratraldehyde is widely used as a flavorant and odorant because of its pleasant woody fragrance. Veratraldehyde also acts as a redox cycle agent.
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