Cinnamic Aldehyde CAS #104-55-2
Versatile Flavoring Agent: Widely used to impart a distinctive cinnamon flavor in soft drinks, ice cream, pastries, chewing gum, and other food products.
Fragrance Ingredient: Commonly incorporated as a fragrance component in products such as dentifrices and other scented formulations.
Strong Aroma Profile: Provides a characteristic warm and spicy scent, enhancing the sensory appeal of both food and personal care products.
Widely Recognized Formulation Component: Included in standard “fragrance mix” formulations, making it a well-established ingredient in the flavor and fragrance industry.
Cinnamic Aldehyde CAS#104-55-2
Cinnamic aldehyde is widely used as a flavoring substance and as a fragrance ingredient in products such as soft drinks, ice cream, toothpaste, pastries, and chewing gum. It may cause contact urticaria as well as delayed hypersensitivity reactions. In some cases, it has been associated with contact dermatitis, particularly among individuals working in the perfume industry or in food handling. Cinnamic aldehyde is also a component of the standard “fragrance mix.”
| Product Name: | Cinnamaldehyde |
| Synonyms: | 3-PHENYLPROPENAL;AKOS B004060;AKOS BBS-00003207;CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE;CINNAMALDEHYDE;CINNAMALDEHYDE, TRANS-;LABOTEST-BB LT00939010;FEMA 2286 |
| CAS: | 104-55-2 |
| MF: | C9H8O |
| MW: | 132.16 |
| EINECS: | 203-213-9 |
| Product Categories: | chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;Aromatic Aldehydes & Derivatives (substituted);phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Alphabetical Listings;C-DFlavors and Fragrances;Certified Natural Products;Flavors and Fragrances;Cosmetics;104-55-2;11 |
| Mol File: | 104-55-2.mol |
Cinnamaldehyde Chemical Properties
| Melting point | −9-−4 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 248 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Vapor density | 4.6 (vs air) |
| Vapor pressure | <0.1 hPa (20 °C) |
| FEMA | 2286 | CINNAMALDEHYDE |
| Refractive index | n20/D 1.622(lit.) |
| Fp | 160 °F |
| Storage temp | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | 1g/l soluble |
| Form | Liquid |
| Pka | 0[at 20 ℃] |
| Color | Clear yellow |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05 |
| Odor | Strong odor of cinnamon |
| Biological source | cassia oil |
| Odor Type | spicy |
| Water Solubility | Slightly soluble |
| Merck | 132319 |
| JECFA Number | 656 |
| Dielectric constant | 16.9（24℃） |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases. |
| InChIKey | KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N |
| LogP | 1.83-2.1 at 25-27℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 104-55-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Cinnamylaldehyde(104-55-2) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Cinnamaldehyde (104-55-2) |
Product Usage
Cinnamic aldehyde is widely used as a fragrance component in household products such as deodorizers, detergents, and soaps. It also serves as a flavoring agent in toothpaste, confectionery, ice cream, soft drinks, chewing gum, and baked goods.
In addition, it is present in balsam of Tolu and Peru, hyacinth, various spices, cinnamon, and both Ceylon and cassia oils. It is applied in certain perfumery formulations, including Canoe-type, hyacinth, bubblegum, balsamic, and cassia notes. Cinnamic aldehyde also naturally occurs in cinnamon.
