Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Coniferaldehyde (CAS: 458-36-6)?
Answer
Coniferaldehyde (CAS: 458-36-6) is a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid with a molecular weight of approximately 148.16 g/mol. It has a high solubility in common organic solvents but is poorly soluble in water. Chemically, it is moderately reactive, especially under acidic or basic conditions. It can undergo condensation and oxidation reactions, making it useful in synthetic chemistry.
About
CAS No
458-36-6
English Name
Coniferaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C10H10O3
Molecular Weight
178.18 g/mol
SMILES
O=C/C=C/c1ccc(c(c1)OC)O
InChIKey
DKZBBWMURDFHNE-NSCUHMNNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-26 00:09
