Cinnamic Aldehyde
Type: Aroma chemical / fragrance and flavour ingredient
Chemical Name: Cinnamic Aldehyde / Cinnamaldehyde / Cinnamal
CAS No.: 104-55-2
EINECS: 203-213-9
Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O
Molecular Weight: 132.16 g/mol
Odour Profile: Strong, sweet, warm and spicy cinnamon aroma
Used For: Flavour, fragrance, personal care and aromatic formulations
Why Choose It: A versatile cinnamon-profile aroma chemical suitable for manufacturers developing flavour and fragrance formulations
Overview
Type Aroma chemical
Chemical Name Cinnamic Aldehyde / Cinnamaldehyde
Synonym Cinnamal
Odour Profile Strong, sweet, spicy cinnamon aroma
CAS No. 104-55-2
EINECS 203-213-9
Molecular Formula C₉H₈O
Molecular Weight 132.16 g/mol
Used For Flavour, fragrance and applicable personal-care formulations
Key Features of Cinnamic Aldehyde
Characteristic Cinnamon Profile
Delivers a strong sweet and spicy cinnamon aroma.
Flavour Ingredient
Used to create cinnamon-type flavour profiles in applicable formulations.
Fragrance Ingredient
Suitable for fragrance compositions requiring warm, spicy and aromatic notes.
Versatile Aroma Chemical
Used across flavour, fragrance, personal-care and household aromatic applications.
Defined Chemical Identity
CAS 104-55-2 and molecular formula C₉H₈O.
Food & Flavour Applications
- Provides a distinctive cinnamon flavour and aroma.
- Suitable for applicable flavour formulations requiring a warm, spicy profile.
- Used in flavour systems for products such as confectionery, chewing gum, beverages and bakery products.
- Can be combined with other flavour ingredients to develop customised cinnamon profiles.
Fragrance & Perfumery Applications
- Adds a warm, spicy and sweet aromatic character.
- Suitable for fragrance compositions requiring a cinnamon or spicy note.
- Can be incorporated into perfume and functional-fragrance formulations.
- Works with other aromatic ingredients to build complex fragrance profiles.
Personal Care Applications
- Suitable for applicable fragranced personal-care formulations.
- Can contribute a characteristic cinnamon aroma to soaps and other fragranced products.
- Provides a strong aromatic character in formulations where a warm spicy profile is desired.
Household & Aromatic Applications
Applications
| Flavour Industry | – Cinnamon flavour formulations. |
|---|---|
| Food Industry | – Applicable food and beverage flavouring. |
| Fragrance Industry | – Perfumes and fragrance compositions. |
| Personal Care Industry | – Soaps and fragranced personal-care products. |
| Household Products | – Detergents, deodorisers and other aromatic formulations. |
| Aroma Chemical Industry | – Cinnamon-profile aromatic formulations. |
Why Choose Norex Cinnamic Aldehyde?
| Distinctive Cinnamon Profile | Provides a strong sweet and spicy cinnamon character. |
|---|---|
| Versatile Application | Suitable for flavour and fragrance development. |
| Defined Chemical Identity | CAS 104-55-2 and EINECS 203-213-9. |
| Multi-Industry Use | Applicable to flavour, fragrance, personal-care and household aromatic formulations. |
| B2B Ingredient | Suitable for manufacturers and formulators requiring commercial aroma-chemical supply. |
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Frequently asked questions
CinnamicAldehydeisakeyaromachemicalwithadistinctwarm,spicy,andsweetodourcommonlyfoundincinnamonbark.Itiswidelyusedasaflavoringagent,fragranceingredient,andasasyntheticcompoundinthefood,beverage,andcosmeticindustries.
Cinnamic Aldehyde
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