Bourgeonal

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Catalogue number:	PA 27 0016933
Chemical name:	Bourgeonal
CAS Number:	18127-01-0
Category:	miscellaneous compounds
Synonyms:	3-(4-(Tert-butyl)phenyl)propanal;
Molecular form:	C₁₃H₁₈O
Appearance:	Colourless Oil
Mol. Weight:	190.29
Storage:	2-8°C Refrigerator, Under Inert Atmosphere
Shipping Conditions:	Ambient
Applications:	A potent agonist at hOR17-4 (a human testicular olfactory receptor) and acts as a strong chemoattractant in sperm behavioral assays. The bourgeonal-hOR17-4 signaling pathway potentially governs chemical communication between sperm and egg and may be used to manipulate or block fertilization. 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.