Molekula
Cinnamaldehyde
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Cinnamaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound used primarily as a flavoring agent and fragrance in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is also employed in research and industrial applications due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Available in high purity, it has a CAS number of 104-55-2, molecular formula C6H5CH=CHCHO, and molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol. Store at 2 to 8 °C. Molekula supplies Cinnamaldehyde from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £26.40 per pack ex VAT · £31.68 inc. VAT
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500 g — £57.50 per pack ex VAT · £69.00 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Light yellow to yellow liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.509—1.735 |
| Assay | ≥98% |
| Relative density | 0.916-1.183 |
| Acid Value (mg KOH/g) | ≤10.0 |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | 2 to 8 °C |
| Acidity | Neutral |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Yellowish oily liquid |
| Odour | Pungent, spicy note |
| Melting Point | -7.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 253 °C at 760 mmHg (SLIGHT DECOMP) |
| Water Solubility | 1.42 g/L at 25 °C |
| Vapour Pressure | 2.89 × 10⁻² mmHg at 25 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.618 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 1.90 |
Source: PubChem CID 637511 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 16094247 |
| CAS Number | 104-55-2 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal |
| EC Number | 203-213-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H5CH=CHCHO |
| Molecular Weight | 132.16 |
| Exact Mass | 132.0575 |
| SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)/C=C/C=O |
| InChIKey | KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C9H8O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-8H/b7-4+ |
| PubChem CID | 637511 |
| REACH Code | Y113 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| Tariff Code | 2912290035 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
- 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-
- 3-Phenyl-2-propenal
- 3-Phenylacrylaldehyde
- 3-Phenylpropenal
- Cassia aldehyde
- Cinnamal
- Cinnamylaldehyde
- Phenylacrolein
- Zimtaldehyde
Frequently asked questions
What is cinnamaldehyde used for?
Cinnamaldehyde is primarily used in fragrance and flavor applications, as well as in the synthesis of other chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of cinnamaldehyde?
The formula is C6H5CH=CHCHO and the molecular weight is 132.16 g/mol.
How should cinnamaldehyde be stored?
Store at 2 to 8 °C in a tightly closed container, protected from light and moisture.
What grade of cinnamaldehyde does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies cinnamaldehyde in technical grade, suitable for industrial and research use.
Can Molekula supply cinnamaldehyde in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply cinnamaldehyde in bulk quantities—please contact our sales team for pricing and availability.
What documentation comes with a cinnamaldehyde order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) upon request.
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