3-Phenylpropanal

• CAT Number: R009516
• CAS Number: 104-53-0
• Molecular Formula: C9H10O
• Molecular Weight: 134.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Benzenepropanal; Hydrocinnamaldehyde; 3-Phenyl-1-propanal; 3-Phenylpropanaldehyde; 3-Phenylpropyl aldehyde; Benzylacetaldehyde; Dihydrocinnamaldehyde; NSC 9271
• Storage: Store at -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3-phenylpropanal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H10O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-3,5-6,8H,4,7H2
• InChIKey: YGCZTXZTJXYWCO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)CCC=O

3-Phenylpropanal(CAT: R009516) is an aromatic aldehyde featuring a three-carbon aliphatic chain terminating in a phenyl group and an aldehyde functional group. This versatile intermediate is widely used in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and fine chemicals. Its reactive aldehyde group enables participation in diverse organic transformations, including aldol condensations, reductive aminations, and Grignard reactions. In fragrance chemistry, 3-phenylpropanal imparts a sweet, floral aroma and serves as a building block for creating musk and rose-like notes. Its balance of aromatic stability and aldehyde reactivity makes it valuable for both laboratory research and industrial-scale chemical synthesis.