Cuminaldehyde

Cuminaldehyde
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
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CC(C)c1ccc(C=O)cc1
InChI InChI=1S/C10H12O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3-8H,1-2H3 Y Key: WTWBUQJHJGUZCY-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/C10H12O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3-8H,1-2H3 Key: WTWBUQJHJGUZCY-UHFFFAOYAP
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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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. 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.

See also

• Cumin