Cinnamic Aldehyde

Cinnamic aldehyde, also known as trans-cinnamaldehyde, is a natural aromatic compound found in cinnamon bark and other plant species. It is widely used in the fragrance and flavor industry due to its pleasant and distinctive spicy aroma. This technical guide is aimed at buyers of wholesale quantities of cinnamic aldehyde who need information about its properties, sources, extraction methods, and applications.

Synonyms: trans-cinnamaldehyde, 3-phenyl-2-propenal

Botanical Sources: Cinnamic aldehyde is found in various plant species, including cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum verum), cassia bark (Cinnamomum cassia), and balsam trees (Myroxylon). It is mainly extracted from cinnamon bark, which contains about 50-60% cinnamic aldehyde.

Chemical Composition: Cinnamic aldehyde has the chemical formula C9H8O and a molecular weight of 132.16 g/mol. It is an unsaturated aldehyde that contains a trans-double bond between the C2 and C3 carbon atoms and a phenyl group (C6H5) attached to the C3 carbon atom.

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