Cinnamic Aldehyde
Synonyms trans-Cinnamaldehyde; Zimtaldehyd; trans-3-Phenyl-2-propenal; Cinnamyl Aldehyde; NATURAL CINNAMYL ALDEHYDE; 3-Phenyl-2-propenal; Cinnamic aldehyde; 3-phenylprop-2-enal; 2-phenylprop-2-enal; (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal; (2Z)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
Molecular Formula C9H8O
Molecular Weight 132.1592
CAS Registry Number 104-55-2
EINECS 203-213-9
Density 1.034g/cm3
Refractive index 1.577
Water solubility Slightly soluble
Characters: Colorless or pale yellow liquid. A strong cinnamon oil and cinnamon oil aroma, mild, spicy flavor, should not be spicy, aroma strong and lasting. Gui Gui aromatic aldehydes and clean air than the strong. Insoluble in water, glycerin and oil alcohol, soluble in alcohol and ether. With the steam volatile. In strong acid or strong alkaline medium unstable, lead to discoloration, easily oxidized in air.
Often referred to as cinnamaldehyde cinnamic aldehyde, naturally present in Sri Lanka, cinnamon oil, cinnamon oil, Agastache rugosa oil, hyacinth oil and rose oil, essential oils. Cinnamaldehyde with both cis and trans isomers, are commercial cinnamaldehyde, whether natural or synthetic cinnamaldehyde, are trans-body.
Uses: used as solvents, chemicals, food flavoring agents and spices.
