👉 Veratraldehyde is a chemical compound that can be found in plants and microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi. It is a type of aldehyde, which is a type of organic compound that contains a carbon-oxygen double bond. The structure of veratraldehyde is similar to that of other aldehydes, with the addition of -alcohol in place of -carboxylic acid. Veratraldehyde can be produced through various biochemical processes, including photosynthesis and de