Cinnamic Aldehyde

Product Name:

Cinnamic aldehyde

Synonyms:

3-phenyl-2-propena;3-Phenyl-2-propenaldehyde;3-phenyl-acrolei;3-Phenylacrolein;3-Phenylacrylaldehyde;Abion CA;abionca;Acrolein, 3-phenyl-

CAS:

104-55-2

MF:

C9H8O

MW:

132.16

EINECS:

203-213-9

Product Categories:

Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Aromatic Aldehydes & Derivatives (substituted);Alphabetical Listings;C-DFlavors and Fragrances;Certified Natural Products;Flavors and Fragrances;chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Cosmetics

Mol File:

104-55-2.mol

Melting point 

−9-−4 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

250-252 °C(lit.)

density 

1.05 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

vapor density 

4.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure 

<0.1 hPa (20 °C)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.622(lit.)

FEMA 

2286 | CINNAMALDEHYDE

Fp 

160 °F

storage temp. 

Store below +30°C.

solubility 

1g/l soluble

Specific Gravity

1.05

Water Solubility 

Slightly soluble

JECFA Number

656

Merck 

13,2319

Stability:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

InChIKey

KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N

CAS DataBase Reference

104-55-2(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Cinnamylaldehyde(104-55-2)

EPA Substance Registry System

Cinnamaldehyde (104-55-2)

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-43

Safety Statements 

26-36/37

RIDADR 

UN8027

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

GD6476000

F 

10-23

HS Code 

29122900

Hazardous Substances Data

104-55-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 in rats (mg/kg): 2220 orally (Jenner)

Uses

Cinnamaldehyde is used in flavor and perfumes.It occurs in cinnamon oils.

Uses

In the flavor and perfume industry.

Aroma threshold values

Detection at 50 to 750 ppb.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 0.5 ppm: spicy, cinnamon and cinnamon bark.

General Description

Yellow oily liquid with a cinnamon odor and sweet taste.

Air & Water Reactions

Thickens on exposure to air. May be unstable to prolonged exposure to air. Slightly water soluble .

Reactivity Profile

Cinnamaldehyde reacts with sodium hydroxide owing to aerobic oxidation.

Health Hazard

Cinnamaldehyde can cause moderate to severeskin irritation. Exposure to 40 mg in48 hours produced a severe irritation effecton human skin. The toxicity of this compoundwas low to moderate on test subjects,depending on the species and the toxicroutes. However, when given by oral routein large amounts, its poisoning effect wassevere. Amounts greater than 1500 mg/kghave produced a wide range of toxic effectsin rats, mice, and guinea pigs. The symptomswere respiratory stimulation, somnolence,convulsion, ataxia, coma, hypermotility, anddiarrhea.
LD50 value, oral (guinea pigs): 1150 mg/kg
Cinnamaldehyde is a mutagen. Its carcinogeniceffect is not established.

Fire Hazard

Cinnamaldehyde is combustible.

Agricultural Uses

Fungicide, Insecticide: Used as an antifungal agent, corn rootworm attractant, and dog and cat repellent. Can be used on soil casing for mushrooms, row crops, turf and all food commodities. Not listed for use in EU countries.

Trade name

ADIOS®; ZIMTALDEHYDE®; ZIMTALDEHYDE® LIGHT

Contact allergens

This perfumed molecule is used as a fragrance in perfumes, a flavoring agent in soft drinks, ice creams, dentifrices, pastries, chewing-gum, etc. It can induce both contact urticaria and delayed-type reactions. It can be responsible for dermatitis in the perfume industry or in food handlers. Cinnamic aldehyde is contained in “fragrance mix.” As a fragrance allergen, it has to be mentioned by name in cosmetics within the EU.

Waste Disposal

Incineration. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide containers.