3-(2-Methylphenyl)propionaldehyde
CAS: 19564-40-0
Ref. 3D-UAA56440
1g | Discontinued | ||
5g | Discontinued | ||
10mg | Discontinued | ||
100mg | Discontinued | ||
250mg | Discontinued | ||
500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- 3-(2-Methylphenyl)Propionaldehyde
- 3-(2-Methylphenyl)Propanal
3-(2-Methylphenyl)propionaldehyde is an organic compound that belongs to the group of alkenes. It is a colorless liquid with a pleasant, fruity odor. 3-(2-Methylphenyl)propionaldehyde is used as a flavor and fragrance agent in food and perfumery. This substance has been found in plants such as citronella, lemon grass, and verbena. In yeast cells, 3-(2-methylphenyl)propionaldehyde is synthesized from acetolactate synthase via the intermediates methylmalonyl-CoA and 3-hydroxypropionaldehyde. When expressed in E. coli, this enzyme has stereoselectivities towards the (R)-enantiomer of 3-(2-methylphenyl)propionaldehyde.br>
3-(2-Methylphenyl)propionaldehyde has been shown to have antibiotic activity against gram positive bacteria such