/i nan"thayt/ , Chem.
a colorless to yellowish, oily, water-insoluble liquid, C 9 H 18 O 2 , having a fruitlike odor, found naturally in the alcohols of cognac and other wines: synthesized for use chiefly as artificial flavoring in various alcoholic beverages. Also, ethyl enanthate .
[ OENANTH(IC) + -ATE 2 ]