CAS 21834-92-4

5-methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

Description:

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal is an organic compound characterized by its structure, which includes a hexenal backbone with a methyl group and a phenyl group attached to the second carbon. This compound belongs to the class of aldehydes, specifically α,β-unsaturated aldehydes, which are known for their reactivity due to the presence of a conjugated double bond system. The presence of both the methyl and phenyl substituents contributes to its unique chemical properties, including potential applications in organic synthesis and fragrance industries. It is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a distinctive odor. The compound's reactivity can be attributed to the aldehyde functional group, which can participate in various chemical reactions, such as nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions. Additionally, its molecular structure may influence its physical properties, such as boiling point and solubility in different solvents. Safety data should be consulted for handling and storage, as with all chemical substances, to ensure proper precautions are taken.

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O

InChI: InChI=1/C13H16O/c1-11(2)8-9-13(10-14)12-6-4-3-5-7-12/h3-7,9-11H,8H2,1-2H3/b13-9+

InChI key: InChIKey=YURDCJXYOLERLO-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(=CCC(C)C)(C=O)C1=CC=CC=C1

Synonyms:

• (2E)-5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal
• (2Z)-5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal
• 2-Hexenal, 5-methyl-2-phenyl-
• 2-Phenyl-5-methylhex-2-enal
• 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal (natural)
• 5-Methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal
• Benzeneacetaldehyde, alpha-(3-methylbutylidene)-
• Benzeneacetaldehyde, α-(3-methylbutylidene)-
• Cocal
• FEMA No. 3199
• alpha-(3-Methylbutylidene)benzeneacetaldehyde
• α-(3-Methylbutylidene)benzeneacetaldehyde
• 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal
• 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal
• 5-METHYL-2-PHENYL-2-HEXENAL 96+% &
• (2E)-5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal
• 2-PHENYL-5-METHYL-2-HEXENAL
• 5-METHYL-2-PHENYL-HEXENAL
• 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal, tech. 90%
• FEMA 3199

5-Methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal

CAS: 21834-92-4

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O

Purity: 94%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 188.2655

Ref: IN-DA003MVD

5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal

CAS: 21834-92-4

5-Methyl-2-Phenyl-2-Hexenal

Purity: 96%

Molecular weight: 188.27g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1011908

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

CAS: 21834-92-4

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O

Purity: >90.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Light yellow to Yellow to Orange clear liquid

Molecular weight: 188.27

Ref: 3B-M1997

5-Methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal

CAS: 21834-92-4

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O

Purity: 94% GC

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 188.27

Ref: 10-F519605

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal

CAS: 21834-92-4

5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal is a common component of cinnamon oil and has been shown to be an effective antifungal. 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal inhibits the growth of fungi by inhibiting the synthesis of fatty acids and sterols, which are required for cell membrane formation. 5-Methyl-2-phenyl-2-hexenal also inhibits the activity of both DNA polymerase and RNA polymerase. It can be used as a model system to study the kinetic data obtained from ethyl esters and aldehydes.

Formula: C₁₃H₁₆O

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 188.27 g/mol

Ref: 3D-WAA83492