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Phenylacetaldehyde (CAS 122-78-1)

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Alternate Names:
α-Tolyaldehyde; Hyacinthin; Phenylethanal
Application:
Phenylacetaldehyde is a naturally occurring aromatic compound
CAS Number:
122-78-1
Purity:
≥90%
Molecular Weight:
120.15
Molecular Formula:
C8H8O
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Phenylacetaldehyde is in studies aimed at understanding the formation and stability of scents, such as in perfumery. Some may utilize Phenylacetaldehyde to explore its role as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of various phenylpropanoids, which are important in plant metabolism and defense. Phenylacetaldehyde is studied for its potential as a building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including polymers. The compound′s reactivity with other chemical entities is also a significant area of study, particularly in the development of new methodologies that could lead to advancements in chemical production technologies.


Phenylacetaldehyde (CAS 122-78-1) References

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  5. A phenylacetaldehyde-flavonoid adduct, 8-C-(E-phenylethenyl)-norartocarpetin, exhibits intrinsic apoptosis and MAPK pathways-related anticancer potential on HepG2, SMMC-7721 and QGY-7703.  |  Zheng, ZP., et al. 2016. Food Chem. 197 Pt B: 1085-92. PMID: 26675844
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  9. Plant Volatile, Phenylacetaldehyde Targets Breast Cancer Stem Cell by Induction of ROS and Regulation of Stat3 Signal.  |  Choi, HS., et al. 2020. Antioxidants (Basel). 9: PMID: 33202749
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  13. Synergistic Inhibitory Effects of Selected Amino Acids on the Formation of 2-Amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) in both Benzaldehyde- and Phenylacetaldehyde-Creatinine Model Systems.  |  Deng, P., et al. 2022. J Agric Food Chem. 70: 10858-10871. PMID: 36007151
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