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| | Natural Plant Extracts Might Sub for Methyl Bromide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09) |
 | | But the scientific name for this colorless, nontoxic, aromatic liquid found in essential oils of peach seeds is "benzaldehyde." Many such volatile oils, like lemon, cinnamon, and peppermint, are extracted and distilled from plants. |
 | | Naturally occurring benzaldehyde is used commercially in perfumes, flavorings, pharmaceuticals, and dyes. |
 | | The research is collaborative with scientists from the Volcani Center in Bet Dagan, Israel, and the INFRUTEC Center for Fruit Technology at the Fruit, Vine, and Wine Research Institute of the Agricultural Research Council in Stellenbosch, South Africa. |
| www.ars.usda.gov /is/AR/archive/mar99/meth0399.htm (1244 words) |
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