
Catalog Number	AR00EA54
Chemical Name	(±)-Myrtenal
CAS Number	564-94-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14O
Molecular Weight	150.21756
MDL Number	MFCD00074768
SMILES	O=CC1=CCC2CC1C2(C)C
NSC Number	54384
FEMA Number	3395

In chemical synthesis, (±)-Myrtenal serves as a versatile building block for creating a variety of compounds due to its unique chemical properties. This compound, derived from natural sources such as essential oils, is commonly used as a starting material in the production of fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceuticals. Its aldehyde functional group makes it particularly valuable in organic reactions, allowing for the generation of new carbon-carbon and carbon-heteroatom bonds. Through processes like oxidation, reduction, and condensation, (±)-Myrtenal can be transformed into a wide range of more complex molecules with diverse applications across industries. Its role as an intermediate in chemical synthesis highlights its importance as a key component in the creation of novel compounds with specific properties and functionalities.