Canthoxal, with the CAS number 5462-06-6, is a chemical compound that belongs to the class of organic compounds known as aldehydes. It is characterized by its distinct structure, which includes a carbonyl group (C=O) attached to a carbon chain. Canthoxal is primarily derived from natural sources, particularly from certain fungi and insects, and is known for its role in the production of cantharidin, a compound with historical use in traditional medicine and as a blistering agent. The substance is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a characteristic odor. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. Canthoxal exhibits properties such as volatility and reactivity, making it important in various chemical reactions and applications. Safety precautions are necessary when handling this compound, as it may pose health risks if ingested or inhaled. Overall, canthoxal is a notable compound in organic chemistry with potential applications in pharmaceuticals and biochemistry.

Canthoxal

5462-06-6: 2-(p-Anisyl)propanal, 2-Anisylpropional, 2-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 2-Methyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde, 2-Methyl-3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-propanaldehyde, 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propanal, 2-Methyl-3-(p-methoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde, 3-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-2-Methylpropanal, 4-Methoxy-alpha-methylbenzenepropanal, 4-Methoxy-α-methylbenzenepropanal, Benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-alpha-methyl-, Benzenepropanal, 4-methoxy-α-methyl-, Brn 2443561, Canthoxal, Fennaldehyde, Foliaver, Hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-methoxy-alpha-methyl- (9CI), Hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-methoxy-α-methyl-, Nsc 22280, p-Methoxy-alpha-methylhydrocinnamaldehyde, p-Methoxyhydratropaldehyde,  4-08-00-00516 (Beilstein Handbook Reference),  3-(p-Methoxyphenyl)-2-methylpropionaldehyde

3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-METHYLPROPIONALDEHYDE

2-Methyl-3-(para-methoxyphenyl)-propanal is an inorganic base that is a silicone. It is used as a cationic surfactant and catalytic asymmetric synthesis of feedstocks, methyl anthranilate, acid catalyst, sugar alcohols, and radiation. 2-Methyl-3-(para-methoxyphenyl)-propanal has shown to be effective in the production of aldehydes from biomass and has also been studied as an odorant receptor activator. CD1 mice were able to detect this compound at concentrations as low as 0.001 ppm.

CAS 5462-06-6: Canthoxal

3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-METHYLPROPIONALDEHYDE

Ref: 10-F303335

2-Methyl-3-(para-methoxy phenyl)-propanal

Ref: 3D-FAA46206

2-METHYL-3-(PARA-METHOXY PHENYL)-PROPANAL

Ref: IN-DA00DCI2