4-[(4-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde

CAS: 66742-58-3

Ref. 3D-FM113091

Product Information

• Name: 4-[(4-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde
• Synonyms: Benzaldehyde, 4-(4-methylbenzyloxy)-, Benzaldehyde, 4-[(4-Methylphenyl)Methoxy]-

Description

4-[(4-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde is a retinoid that is used as a synthetic precursor to retinoic acid. It has been shown to have anti-cancer properties in epithelial cancers, such as breast and prostate cancer, and also has been investigated for its ability to prevent the development of skin cancer. The synthesis of 4-[(4-methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde involves a sequence of chemical reactions that produce yields of up to 10%. This compound has been studied extensively in biological studies and research, including the synthesis of analogs with different substituents on the aromatic ring. 4-[(4-Methylbenzyl)oxy]benzaldehyde is toxic in high doses, but can be synthesized efficiently with benzyl chloride.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 226.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₅H₁₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C15H14O2/c1-12-2-4-14(5-3-12)11-17-15-8-6-13(10-16)7-9-15/h2-10H,11H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=PQBHYFMKHRCUDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: Cc1ccc(COc2ccc(C=O)cc2)cc1