bourgeonal
Sign in to saveBourgeonal (also known as cyclamen propanal) 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.
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Bourgeonal (also known as cyclamen propanal) 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.
==Synthesis== Industrial synthesis of bourgeonal involves a mixed aldol reaction of 4-tert-butylbenzaldehyde and acetaldehyde, followed by hydrogenation. Alternatively it may be produced by the Heck reaction of 1-bromo-4-tert-butylbenzene with 2-hydroxymethylpropene followed by isomerisation.
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