Chemical Properties
2-(p-Tolyl)-propionaldehyde has an intense, sweet, refreshing odor, similar to peppermint.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature
Uses
2-(4-Methylphenyl)propanal is used as a reactant in the asymmetric synthesis of α-branched homoallylic aldehydes.
Preparation
By reaction of α-terpinene and chromyl chloride in carbon disulfide and subsequent hydrolysis of the resulting cymenechromyl
chloride addition product; also by heating p-tolyl glycidic acid and water.
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: green, woody, waxy and musty.
