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Atomfair 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propanal C10H12O2 CAS 20401-88-1

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propanal (CAS No. 20401-88-1) is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C10H12O2. This compound features a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring attached to a propanal moiety, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and fine chemical production. It is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor, ensuring optimal reactivity for advanced applications. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing (including GC/HPLC and NMR) to guarantee ≥98% purity. Suitable for use in flavor/fragrance synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and materials science. Store under inert gas at 2-8°C to maintain stability.

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Description

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propanal (CAS No. 20401-88-1) is a high-purity aromatic aldehyde with the molecular formula C10H12O2. This compound features a methoxy-substituted phenyl ring attached to a propanal moiety, making it a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis and fine chemical production. It is supplied as a clear to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor, ensuring optimal reactivity for advanced applications. Ideal for researchers and industrial scientists, our product undergoes rigorous QC testing (including GC/HPLC and NMR) to guarantee ≥98% purity. Suitable for use in flavor/fragrance synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediates, and materials science. Store under inert gas at 2-8°C to maintain stability.

Properties

  • CAS Number: 20401-88-1
  • Complexity: 126
  • IUPAC Name: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal
  • InChI: InChI=1S/C10H12O2/c1-12-10-6-4-9(5-7-10)3-2-8-11/h4-8H,2-3H2,1H3
  • InChI Key: ZOXCMZXXNOSBHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • Exact Mass: 164.083729621
  • Molecular Formula: C10H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 164.20
  • SMILES: COC1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC=O
  • Topological: 26.3
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 164.083729621
  • Synonyms: 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 20401-88-1, DTXSID60456100, DTXCID70406919, BENZENEPROPANAL, 4-METHOXY-, 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)PROPIONALDEHYDE, 3-(4-METHOXY-PHENYL)-PROPIONALDEHYDE, MFCD00673205, p-anisyl acetaldehyde, SCHEMBL692698, SCHEMBL911097, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl) propanal, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propanal, SCHEMBL2558138, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-propanal, CHEBI:193706, ZOXCMZXXNOSBHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N, 4-METHOXYHYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE, 3-(4-methoxyphenyl)-propionaldehyde, AKOS010077097, AB06888, AS-59079, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde, 95%, DB-008239, EN300-1703976, Z1079442590

Application

3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)propanal serves as a key building block in the synthesis of pharmaceutical intermediates, particularly for cardiovascular and CNS-targeting compounds. Its methoxy and aldehyde functional groups enable participation in reductive amination, Grignard reactions, and heterocycle formation. Widely utilized in fragrance chemistry to create floral-woody scent profiles for perfumery. Also employed in liquid crystal and polymer research as a mesogenic precursor.

Safety and Hazards

GHS Hazard Statements

  • H317 (100%): May cause an allergic skin reaction [Warning Sensitization, Skin]

Precautionary Statements

  • P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P317, P362+P364, and P501

Hazard Classes and Categories

  • Skin Sens. 1 (100%)

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