Bourgeonal

Bourgeonal
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)propanal
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.038.182
EC Number
  • 242-016-2
UNII
  • InChI=1/C13H18O/c1-13(2,3)12-8-6-11(7-9-12)5-4-10-14/h6-10H,4-5H2,1-3H3
    Key: FZJUFJKVIYFBSY-UHFFFAOYAX
  • O=CCCc1ccc(cc1)C(C)(C)C
Properties
C13H18O
Molar mass 190.286 g·mol−1
Appearance Pale yellow liquid
Density 0.938 g/cm3
Boiling point 265.1 °C (509.2 °F; 538.2 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Bourgeonal is an aromatic aldehyde used in perfumery. It has a fragrance reminiscent of lily of the valley, otherwise described as floral, watery, green, and aldehydic. It is a pale yellow liquid at room temperature.