Cinnamic Aldehyde
Cinnamic Aldehyde, or cinnamaldehyde, is an organic compound with a warm, sweet, and spicy fragrance similar to cinnamon. It is extensively used in the flavor and fragrance industries for its characteristic aroma and is also valued in natural medicine for its potential health-promoting properties.
Available Packaging Size
25 kg, 100 kg, 180 kg
Industry
Pharmaceuticals,Animal Feed , Flavor , Fragrance
Technical Specification
Property | Details |
| Category | Aroma |
| Molecular Formula | C9H8O |
| Product Type (Natural/Synthetic) | Synthetic |
| Haz/Non Haz | Non Haz |
| Industry | Flavor |
| Color/Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow colour clear liquid |
| Solubility | Ethanol 95% v/v 1:1 clear |
| Odour | Strong cinnamic sweet, spicy |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.618-1.623 |
| Specific gravity (25ºC) | 1.048-1.052 |
| Acid Value | NMT 3.0MgKOH/GM |
| Gardner Value | ?6.00 |
| GC Analysis | Trans Isomer - 98.0% Minimum, Cis Isomer - 1.0 % Maximum, Purity (Trans + Cis) - 99.0% Minimum |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry and dark places, Away from direct sunlight, sealed with nitrogen gas. |
Characteristics
About Cinnamic Aldehyde
Cinnamic Aldehyde, also known as cinnamaldehyde, is an organic compound renowned for its sweet and spicy aroma, reminiscent of cinnamon. Naturally found in essential oils such as cinnamon bark, it is widely used in the fragrance and flavor industries and is also recognized for potential therapeutic benefits in natural medicine.
Cinnamic Aldehyde Uses
- Fragrance Products: Incorporated into perfumes, colognes, and personal care items to provide a warm, spicy scent that evokes comfort and coziness.
- Food & Beverages: Used as a flavoring agent to impart a distinctive cinnamon taste in culinary products.
- Natural Medicine: Explored for its potential therapeutic properties and wellness applications.
Cinnamic Aldehyde Industry Applications
- Fragrance Industry: Enhances the richness and depth of perfumes, colognes, and scented formulations with its warm, spicy aroma.
- Food & Beverage Industry: Applied to provide a natural cinnamon flavor in sauces, baked goods, beverages, and other culinary creations.
- Natural Medicine & Wellness: Utilized for its potential health-supporting properties in herbal and therapeutic products.
