Cuminaldehyde

Cuminaldehyde[1]
IUPAC name

4-(1-Methylethyl)benzaldehyde
Other names

Cuminaldehyde
p-Isopropylbenzaldehyde
4-Isopropylbenzaldehyde
Cuminal
Cumaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS number 122-03-2 Y
ChemSpider 21106431 Y
UNII O0893NC35F Y
KEGG C06577 Y
ChEMBL CHEMBL161577 Y
RTECS number CU7000000
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Properties
Molecular formula C10H12O
Molar mass 148.2 g mol−1
Appearance Colorless oil
Density 0.978 g/cm3
Boiling point

235 °C, 508 K, 455 °F
Solubility in water Insoluble
Hazards
R-phrases R22
S-phrases S36/37
NFPA 704
2
1
0
Flash point 93 °C
Related compounds
Related compounds Benzaldehyde
Cumene
Cuminol
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Cuminaldehyde, or 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde, is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C10H12O. It is a benzaldehyde with an isopropyl group substituted in the 4-position.

Cuminaldehyde is a constituent of the essential oils of eucalyptus, myrrh, cassia, cumin and others.[1] It has a pleasant smell and contributes to the aroma of these oils. It is used commercially in perfumes and other cosmetics.

Cuminaldehyde can be prepared synthetically by the reduction of 4-isopropylbenzoyl chloride or by the formylation of cumene.

The thiosemicarbazone of cuminaldehyde has antiviral properties.

References

  1. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2623

See also