Cuminaldehyde CAS 122-03-2

What is Cuminaldehyde CAS 122-03-2?

Cuminaldehyde CAS 122-03-2 (also called 4-isopropylbenzaldehyde) is a clear colorless to pale yellow liquid aromatic aldehyde. It is a key component of cumin seed oil and other essential oils and is widely used as a flavoring agent, fragrance precursor, and synthetic intermediate in industrial and research chemistry.

Specification

Feature

• Distinctive Aromatic Profile: Possesses a strong, warm, spicy cumin-like odor and taste, valuable in flavor and fragrance applications.
• Natural and Synthetic Origin: Occurs naturally in essential oils (e.g., cumin) and can be synthesized for use in fine chemical production.
• Organic Functional Intermediate: The aldehyde functional group enables use in a variety of chemical transformations and syntheses.
• Versatile Handling: Liquid form at ambient temperature suitable for industrial and laboratory use.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a flavoring agent and fragrance precursor, contributing warm spicy notes in food and perfume formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Employed as a building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals, fragrances, and related compounds.
• Biochemical Research: Studied for antimicrobial, antioxidant, and biological activity in essential oil research and natural product studies.
• Analytical Reference & Standards: Can serve as a reference compound in analytical and quality control laboratories.

Packaging

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