Compound Q&A
How is (4-Methylphenyl)acetaldehyde (CAS: 104-09-6) typically synthesized?
Answer
(4-Methylphenyl)acetaldehyde can be synthesized by the reaction of m-tolualdehyde with sodium bisulfite in the presence of a strong acid catalyst. The reaction is selective and yields (4-Methylphenyl)acetaldehyde with good efficiency, making it a common method for industrial production.
About
CAS No
104-09-6
English Name
(4-Methylphenyl)acetaldehyde
Molecular Formula
C9H10O
Molecular Weight
134.178 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1ccc(CC=O)cc1
InChIKey
CIXAYNMKFFQEFU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-10-17 07:35
