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α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

≥95%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=C[(CH2)5CH3]CHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
216.32
FEMA Number:
2569
Council of Europe no.:
129
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
5.041
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥95%

contains

0.075-0.500% BHT as stabilizer

composition

Contains IFRA and EU1223/2009 α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

refractive index

n20/D 1.55 (lit.)

bp

174-176 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.95 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

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

Organoleptic

green; floral; sweet

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)\C(CCCCCC)=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+

InChI key

GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N

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General description

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. It shows potential chemosensitizing properties.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup


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Darrell R Boverhof et al.
Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 105(1), 79-85 (2008-06-17)
The mouse local lymph node assay (LLNA) has become the preferred test for evaluating the dermal sensitization potential of chemicals and requirements are now emerging for its use in the evaluation of their formulated products, especially in the European Union.
David Adenuga et al.
Toxicological sciences : an official journal of the Society of Toxicology, 126(2), 413-425 (2012-02-04)
Genomic approaches have the potential to enhance the specificity and predictive accuracy of existing toxicology endpoints, including those for chemical sensitization. The present study was conducted to determine whether gene expression responses can distinguish contact sensitizers (1-chloro-2,4-dinitrobenzene [DNCB] and hexyl
?-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Synergistically Increases Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity Towards Human Cancer Cell Lines.
Di Giacomo S, et al.
Anticancer Research, 36(7), 3347-3351 (2016)
Y Nakamura et al.
The Journal of toxicological sciences, 23(2), 105-111 (1998-06-30)
Both male and female guinea pigs are widely used in tests to detect the skin-sensitizing potential of new chemicals. The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of the animal gender on sensitization rates, with the guinea-pig
David A Basketter et al.
Contact dermatitis, 56(4), 196-200 (2007-03-09)
Resorcinol is a simple aromatic chemical (1,3-benzenediol) that has found widespread use, particularly as a coupler in hair dyes. Clinical experience clearly shows that resorcinol is a (albeit uncommon) skin sensitizer. By contrast, predictive methods, both animal and human, have

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