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Cinnamaldehyde (Cinnamic Aldehyde)

CAS 104-55-2 · Formula C9H8O · MW 132.16 g/mol

The defining flavor and aroma molecule of cinnamon, doubling as an electroplating brightener and agricultural active. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and chewing gum and as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery.

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CAS Number
104-55-2
Formula
C9H8O
Molecular Weight
132.16 g/mol
Material Family
Specialty Additives
At a Glance
Material Family
Specialty Additives
Record Type
Pure compound
Primary Role
pH Adjustment · Biocidal Action
Solubility
Dissolves in about 700 parts water, in about 7 volumes of 60% alcohol
Functional Roles
pH Adjustment Biocidal Action Synthesis Intermediate Corrosion Inhibition
INCI Name
CINNAMAL
CosIng Functions
DENATURANTFLAVOURINGPERFUMING
Industries Served
Beauty & Personal Care Food & Beverage
Applications & Use Cases
  • ▸ Flavoring: Cinnamon flavor in foods, beverages, and chewing gum
  • ▸ Fragrance: Aroma ingredient in perfumery and personal care
  • ▸ Electroplating: Brightener in metal-plating baths
  • ▸ Agricultural active: Animal repellent and registered fungicidal use
Physical Properties
Melting Point
-7.5 °C
Boiling Point
253 °C @ 760 MM HG (SLIGHT DECOMP)
Density
1.048-1.052 at 25 °C/25 °C
Solubility
Dissolves in about 700 parts water, in about 7 volumes of 60% alcohol
Vapor Pressure
2.89X10-2 mm Hg at 25 °C
Flash Point
71 °C
Safety & Handling
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
104-55-2
Molecular Formula
C9H8O
Molecular Weight
132.16 g/mol
IUPAC Name
(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
INCI Name
CINNAMAL
PubChem CID
637511
InChI Key
KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N
Synonyms & Trade Names
cinnamaldehyde 3-Phenylacrylaldehyde Zimtaldehyde Cinnamal 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl- 3-Phenylpropenal Phenylacrolein 3-Phenyl-2-propenal (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal Cassia aldehyde Cinnamylaldehyde 3-Phenylacrolein (E)-3-Phenyl-2-propenal Cinnemaldehyde Cinnamyl aldehyde Abion CA Benzylideneacetaldehyde beta-Phenylcrolein 3-Fenylpropenal
Full Description

Cinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-55-2), the principal constituent of cinnamon oil, is an aromatic aldehyde. It is widely used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and chewing gum and as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery. Industrial applications include use as a brightener in electroplating and as an agricultural animal repellent and registered fungicidal active.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is cinnamic aldehyde used for?

Cinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-55-2) is the principal constituent of cinnamon oil and is widely used as a flavoring agent in foods, beverages, and chewing gum and as a fragrance ingredient in perfumery. Industrial uses include service as a brightener in electroplating baths and as a registered agricultural animal repellent and fungicidal active.

Is cinnamic aldehyde an aldehyde?

Yes. Cinnamaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde, formula C9H8O, structurally a phenyl-substituted acrolein. This aldehyde functionality underlies both its cinnamon aroma and its reactivity in industrial uses such as electroplating brightening.

What does FCC Kosher mean for this cinnamaldehyde?

FCC indicates the material meets Food Chemicals Codex specifications for flavor/food use, and Kosher indicates it carries kosher certification. RawSource can provide the FCC specification and kosher documentation on request for the lot supplied.

What grade and packaging is cinnamic aldehyde available in?

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What is the cost of bulk cinnamic aldehyde?

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