Cuminaldehyde
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| Cuminaldehyde | |
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| General | |
| Systematic name | 4-(1-methylethyl)benzaldehyde |
| Other names | cuminaldehyde p-isopropylbenzaldehyde cuminal cumaldehyde |
| Molecular formula | C10 H12O |
| SMILES | CC(C)C1=CC=C(C=O)C=C1 |
| Molar mass | 148.20 g/mol |
| Appearance | colorless oil |
| CAS number | [122-03-2] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 0.979 g/cm3, liquid |
| Solubility in water | insol. |
| Soluble in alc., ether | |
| Melting point | ? °C (? K) |
| Boiling point | 235 °C |
| Viscosity | ? cP at ? °C |
| Hazards | |
| MSDS | External MSDS |
| Main hazards | ? |
| NFPA 704 |
2
1
0
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| Flash point | 93 °C |
| R/S statement | R: 22 S: 36/37 |
| RTECS number | CU7000000 |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds | benzaldehyde cumene |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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Cuminaldehyde, or 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde, is a natural organic compound with the molecular formula C10 H12O. 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. 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.
