Date published: 2026-5-2

1-800-457-3801

SCBT Portrait Logo
Seach Input

3-Acetylbenzaldehyde (CAS 41908-11-6)

0.0(0)
Write a reviewAsk a question

Alternate Names:
3-Formylacetophenone
CAS Number:
41908-11-6
Molecular Weight:
148.16
Molecular Formula:
CH3C(O)C6H4CHO
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

QUICK LINKS

3-Acetylbenzaldehyde (3-AB) is an aromatic aldehyde compound with a diverse range of applications, including organic synthesis, and flavor enhancement. In organic synthesis, 3-Acetylbenzaldehyde serves as a vital precursor for the creation of various heterocyclic compounds. Furthermore, 3-Acetylbenzaldehyde imparts a delightful sweet and floral aroma to food and beverages, making it a sought-after flavoring agent. 3-Acetylbenzaldehyde finds extensive application in scientific research. It acts as a fundamental building block for synthesizing a diverse array of heterocyclic compounds. Additionally, 3-Acetylbenzaldehyde imparts a pleasing flavoring effect to various food and beverage products. Although the precise mechanism of action for 3-Acetylbenzaldehyde remains elusive, it is believed to function as an aromatase inhibitor.


3-Acetylbenzaldehyde (CAS 41908-11-6) References

  1. Photolysis of alpha-azidoacetophenones: trapping of triplet alkyl nitrenes in solution.  |  Mandel, SM., et al. 2001. Org Lett. 3: 523-6. PMID: 11178815
  2. Air-stable gold nanoparticles ligated by secondary phosphine oxides for the chemoselective hydrogenation of aldehydes: crucial role of the ligand.  |  Cano, I., et al. 2014. J Am Chem Soc. 136: 2520-8. PMID: 24444462
  3. Air-Stable Gold Nanoparticles Ligated by Secondary Phosphine Oxides as Catalyst for the Chemoselective Hydrogenation of Substituted Aldehydes: a Remarkable Ligand Effect.  |  Cano, I., et al. 2015. J Am Chem Soc. 137: 7718-27. PMID: 26034996
  4. Mild and selective reduction of aldehydes utilising sodium dithionite under flow conditions.  |  Neyt, NC. and Riley, DL. 2018. Beilstein J Org Chem. 14: 1529-1536. PMID: 30013679
  5. Cobalt-Catalyzed Hydroboration of Alkenes, Aldehydes, and Ketones.  |  Tamang, SR., et al. 2018. Org Lett. 20: 6695-6700. PMID: 30339397
  6. Frustrated Lewis pairs: A real alternative to deuteride/tritide reductions.  |  Doubková, S. and Marek, A. 2019. J Labelled Comp Radiopharm. 62: 729-742. PMID: 31170318

Ordering Information

Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

3-Acetylbenzaldehyde, 1 g

sc-231438
1 g
$89.00