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Cinnamaldehyde

greener alternative

natural, ≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

Cinnamal, Cinnamic aldehyde, 3-Phenylprop-2-enal

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
132.16
FEMA Number:
2286
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
102c
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.014
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

cassia oil

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 182.60

Assay

≥95%

composition

contains IFRA restricted cinnamaldehyde

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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sustainability

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refractive index

n20/D 1.621 (lit.)

bp

248 °C (lit.)

density

1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

cinnamal

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

cinnamon; spicy; sweet; warm

SMILES string

O=C\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H8O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-8H/b7-4+

InChI key

KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N

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General description

Cinnamaldehyde is an α,β-unsaturated aromatic aldehyde that can be used as a flavoring agent. It is the principal flavor component of cinnamon oil.
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Application


  • Preparation and sustained-release of chitosan-alginate bilayer microcapsules containing aromatic compounds with different functional groups.: This research discusses the development of chitosan-alginate bilayer microcapsules for the sustained release of aromatic compounds, including cinnamaldehyde, highlighting their potential applications in biochemistry and drug delivery (Wang et al., 2024).

  • Evaluation of Antimicrobial and Preservative Effects of Cinnamaldehyde and Clove Oil in Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Fillets Stored at 4 °C.: This study evaluates the antimicrobial and preservative effects of cinnamaldehyde in combination with clove oil on catfish fillets, indicating its potential for food preservation applications (Ebirim and Long, 2024).

  • Hyaluronic acid-based multifunctional bio-active coating integrated with cinnamaldehyde/hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex for fruit preservation.: This research presents a hyaluronic acid-based bio-active coating incorporating cinnamaldehyde for fruit preservation, demonstrating its potential in extending the shelf life of perishable goods (Zhou et al., 2024).

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - Skin Sens. 1

WGK

WGK 1

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Sanjida Halim Topa et al.
Microorganisms, 8(3) (2020-03-27)
Quorum sensing (QS) plays an important role during infection for the opportunistic human pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Quorum sensing inhibition (QSI) can disrupt this initial event of infection without killing bacterial cells, and thus QS inhibitors have been suggested as novel
Antimicrobial activity of cinnamon and clove oils under modified atmosphere conditions
Matan N, et al
International Journal of Food Microbiology, 107(2), 180-185 (2006)
Chemical burn from cinnamon oil
Connolly M, et al
Eplasty, 17-17 (2017)
Magnus Bruze et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 48(2), 194-200 (2003-02-13)
Axillary dermatitis is common and overrepresented in individuals with contact allergy to fragrances. Many individuals suspect their deodorants to be the incriminating products. Our aim was to investigate the significance of cinnamic aldehyde in deodorants for the development of axillary
Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 590-591 (1997)

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