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Cuminaldehyde

4-(1-Methylethyl)benzaldehyde Cuminal Cumaldehyde | NFPA-H = 1 | NFPA-F = 2 | NFPA-R = Cumene Cuminol

Cuminaldehyde (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.

Uses and occurrence

Cuminaldehyde is a precursor to another commercially important fragrance, cyclamen aldehyde.

Cuminaldehyde has been investigated for inhibition of the fibrillation of alpha-synuclein,

Cuminaldehyde can be prepared synthetically by the reduction of 4-isopropylbenzoyl chloride or by the formylation of cumene.

References

''[[Merck Index]]'', 11th Edition, '''2623'''
(2016). "Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry".
Morshedi D. (Sep 2015). "Cuminaldehyde as the Major Component of Cuminum cyminum, a Natural Aldehyde with Inhibitory Effect on Alpha-Synuclein Fibrillation and Cytotoxicity.". Journal of Food Science.

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