Description

2-Phenylpropanal (CAS No. 93-53-8) is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C₉H₁₀O. This compound, also known as Hydratropaldehyde, is a versatile intermediate widely used in organic synthesis and fragrance applications. Its structure features a phenyl group attached to the alpha-carbon of propanal, making it a valuable building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and flavor compounds.

Our 2-Phenylpropanal is rigorously tested to ensure exceptional quality, with purity levels suitable for research and industrial applications. It is supplied in tightly sealed containers to maintain stability and prevent degradation. Ideal for use in Grignard reactions, reductive amination, and other synthetic transformations, this compound is a must-have for chemists and researchers working in fine chemical synthesis.

Synonyms: 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, Hydratropaldehyde, Hydratropic aldehyde

Properties

• CAS Number: 93-53-8
• Complexity: 103
• IUPAC Name: 2-phenylpropanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O/c1-8(7-10)9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3
• InChI Key: IQVAERDLDAZARL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Exact Mass: 134.073164938
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O
• Molecular Weight: 134.17
• SMILES: CC(C=O)C1=CC=CC=C1
• Topological: 17.1
• Monoisotopic Mass: 134.073164938
• Physical Description: Liquid;
• Boiling Point: 92.00 to 94.00 °C. @ 12.00 mm Hg
• Solubility: Soluble in most fixed oils; Slightly soluble in propylene glycol; Insoluble in glycerin
• Density: 0.998-1.006
• Refractive Index: 1.515-1.520
• Synonyms: 2-Phenylpropanal, 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, 93-53-8, Hydratropaldehyde, Hydratropic aldehyde, Cumene aldehyde, Cumene aldehyde (VAN), Benzeneacetaldehyde, .alpha.-methyl-, 34713-70-7, alpha-Methylbenzenealdehydealpha-, (1-formylethyl)-Benzene, UNII-8JKX55PKZQ, Benzeneacetalaldehyde, alpha-methyl-, EINECS 202-255-5, BENZENEACETALDEHYDE, alpha-METHYL-, DTXSID0052629, AI3-02934, Hydratropaldehyde, 8CI, NSC-5231, Benzene, (1-formylethyl)-, alpha-Methyl-alpha-tolualdehyde, alpha-Methyl-Benzeneacetaldehyde, (.+/-.)-Hydratropic aldehyde, DTXCID1031202, a-Methylbenzeneacetaldehyde, 9CI, FEMA 2886, alpha-Methyl-Benzeneacetalaldehyde, CHEBI:149463, 2-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE [FCC], 2-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE [FHFI], 2phenylpropanal, 2Fenyl1propanal, 2Phenyl1propanal, alphaPhenylpropanal, 2phenylpropanaldehyde, alphaFormylethylbenzene, 2Phenyl propionaldehyde, alphaPhenylpropionaldehyde, Propionaldehyde, 2phenyl, alphaPhenyl propionaldehyde, alphaMethylphenylacetaldehyde, alphaMethylbenzeneacetaldehyde, alphaMethyl phenylacetaldehyde, (+-)-2-PHENYLPROPANAL, Benzeneacetalaldehyde, alphamethyl, (+-)-HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE, (+-)-2-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE, (+-)-ALPHA-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE, (+-)-.ALPHA.-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE, iqvaerdldazarl-uhfffaoysa-n, Hyacinthal, Hydratropa aldehyde, Hydrotropic aldehyde, 2-Phenyl-1-propanal, 2-Phenyl propionaldehyde, alpha-Phenylpropionaldehyde, alpha-Formylethylbenzene, alpha-Methylphenylacetaldehyde, Aldehyd hydratropovy, alpha-Phenylpropanal, dl-2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, 2-Fenyl-1-propanal, 2-phenylpropanaldehyde, Propionaldehyde, 2-phenyl-, alpha-Methyltolualdehyde, alpha-Methylbenzeneacetaldehyde, alpha-Methyl-alpha-toluic aldehyde, alpha-Phenyl propionaldehyde, alpha-Methyl phenylacetaldehyde, FEMA No. 2886, .alpha.-Formylethylbenzene, NSC 5231, .alpha.-Phenylpropionaldehyde, .alpha.-Methylphenylacetaldehyde, 2-phenyl-propionaldehyde, MFCD00006973, 8JKX55PKZQ, .alpha.-Methyl-.alpha.-toluic aldehyde, .alpha.-Tolualdehyde, .alpha.-methyl-, Aldehyd hydratropovy [Czech], 2-Fenyl-1-propanal [Czech], alpha-Tolualdehyde, alpha-methyl-, phenylpropanal, MFCD24673693, NSC 5231; alpha-Formylethylbenzene; alpha-Methyl-alpha-toluic aldehyde; alpha-Methylphenylacetaldehyde; alpha-Phenylpropionaldehyde, 2-phenylpropan-1-al, methylphenylacetaldehyde, alpha -formylethylbenzene, a-methylphenylacetaldehyde, alpha -phenylpropionaldehyde, WLN: VHY1&R, SCHEMBL60688, SCHEMBL97552, alpha -methylphenylacetaldehyde, 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, 98%, SCHEMBL1301991, SCHEMBL4417704, (+/-)-2-phenylpropionaldehyde, CHEMBL3730701, SCHEMBL27515207, NSC5231, (+/-)-2-PHENYLPROPANAL, Benzeneacetaldehyde, alpha -methyl-, CS-D1673, (+/-)-HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE, alpha -tolualdehyde, alpha -methyl-, Tox21_303843, alpha -methyl-alpha -toluic aldehyde, MFCD24673692, SBB007693, AKOS000119425, AKOS017278381, .ALPHA.-METHYLBENZENEACETALDEHYDE, CAS-93-53-8, NCGC00357113-01, AS-19246, SY036235, SY036236, SY049214, 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, analytical standard, (+/-)-.ALPHA.-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE, 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, >=95%, FCC, FG, NS00012623, P0646, ST51047704, EN300-21382, H11244, 2-Phenylpropionaldehyde, purum, >=97.0% (GC), Q27270639, F2191-0025, Z104495674, 1340-11-0, NSC 5231; -Formylethylbenzene; -Methyl–toluic aldehyde; -Methylphenylacetaldehyde; -Phenylpropionaldehyde

Application

2-Phenylpropanal is commonly used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, including anti-inflammatory and antihypertensive agents. It serves as a precursor in the production of fragrances and flavors due to its pleasant aromatic properties. Researchers also utilize this compound in the development of chiral ligands and catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

• H315 (100%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H317 (93.2%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]
• H319 (100%): Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
• H361 (83.6%): Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child [Warning Reproductive toxicity]

Precautionary Statements

• P203, P261, P264, P264+P265, P272, P280, P302+P352, P305+P351+P338, P318, P321, P332+P317, P333+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P405, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

• Skin Irrit. 2 (100%)
• Skin Sens. 1 (93.2%)
• Eye Irrit. 2A (100%)
• Repr. 2 (83.6%)

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