Cinnamaldehyde CAS #104-55-2

Cinnamic aldehyde is used as a flavoring agent, ingredient of fragrance in soft drinks, ice creams, dentifrices, pastries, chewing-gum, etc. It can induce both contact urticaria and delayed-type reactions. It can be implicated in contact dermatitis in those who work in the perfume industry or food handlers. Cinnamic aldehyde is contained in the “fragrance mix”.

Cinnamaldehyde is a pale yellow to yellow-green oily liquid with a strong pungent, spicy, cinnamon odor. It is generally insoluble in water and many organic solvents, but is miscible with alcohol and other flavoring oils. Exposure to air will cause thickening and oxidation.

Cinnamaldehyde CAS #104-55-2

Cinnamaldehyde Basic information
Product Name: Cinnamaldehyde
Synonyms: abionca;Acrolein, 3-phenyl-;Aldehyd skoricovy;aldehydskoricovy;Benzylideneacetaldehyde;beta-phenylacrolein;beta-phenylcrolein;(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
CAS: 104-55-2
MF: C9H8O
MW: 132.16
EINECS: 203-213-9
Product Categories: chemical reagent;pharmaceutical intermediate;phytochemical;reference standards from Chinese medicinal herbs (TCM).;standardized herbal extract;Aromatic Aldehydes & Derivatives (substituted);Alphabetical Listings;C-DFlavors and Fragrances;Certified Natural Products;Flavors and Fragrances;Pharmaceutical Intermediates;Cosmetics;104-55-2;11
Mol File: 104-55-2.mol
Cinnamaldehyde Structure
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
Odor Type spicy
Water Solubility Slightly soluble
Merck 13,2319
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)
Safety Information
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)