Coniferyl aldehyde

Coniferyl aldehyde
Names
IUPAC names
(Z)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal
(E)-3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal
Other names
coniferaldehyde
cis-coniferyl aldehyde
trans-coniferyl aldehyde
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChEMBL
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.006.618
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C10H10O3/c1-13-10-7-8(3-2-6-11)4-5-9(10)12/h2-7,12H,1H3/b3-2+
  • COC1=C(C=CC(=C1)C=CC=O)O
Properties
C10H10O3
Molar mass 178.187 g·mol−1
Density 1.186 g/mL
Melting point 80 °C (176 °F; 353 K)
Boiling point 338.8 °C (641.8 °F; 612.0 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Coniferyl aldehyde is an organic compound with the formula HO(CH3O)C6H3CH=CHCHO. It is a derivative of cinnamaldehyde, featuring 4-hydroxy and 3-methoxy substituents. It is a major precursor to lignin.