Cuminaldehyde

Cuminaldehyde

Names
IUPAC name 4-(1-Methylethyl)benzaldehyde
Other names Cuminaldehyde p-Isopropylbenzaldehyde 4-Isopropylbenzaldehyde Cuminal Cumaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	122-03-2 N
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	21106431
ECHA InfoCard	100.004.107
RTECS number	CU7000000
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9021974
InChI InChI=1/C10H12O/c1-8(2)10-5-3-9(7-11)4-6-10/h3-8H,1-2H3 Key: WTWBUQJHJGUZCY-UHFFFAOYAP
SMILES CC(C)c1ccc(C=O)cc1
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H12O
Molar mass	148.205 g·mol−1
Appearance	Colorless oil
Density	0.978 g/cm3
Boiling point	235 °C (455 °F; 508 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
NFPA 704 (fire diamond)	1 2
Flash point	93 °C
Related compounds
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Y verify (what is YN ?) 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