CAS 122-40-7: Amylcinnamaldehyde

Applications α-Amylcinnamaldehyde is a common fragrance material used in perfumes, which has been noted as being a skin sensitizer. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Larsen, W.G.: Arch Dermatol. 113, 623(1977). Ajeti, V. A.; et al.: Contact Dermatitis, 3, 16(1977).

±-Amylcinnamaldehyde is a hydrocarbon that has been used as a fragrance and flavoring agent. The compound is found naturally in plants such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cumin. It can be synthesized from acetone and benzaldehyde by the reaction of trifluoroacetic acid. ±-Amylcinnamaldehyde has been shown to stimulate growth factor production and to inhibit the growth of bacteria. This compound has also been shown to possess detergent compositions for use in detergent compositions, including hypochlorite-based detergents. The chemical structure of ±-Amylcinnamaldehyde is shown below: CH3COCH=CH2 ±-AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE Molecular Weight: 180.25 Boiling Point: n/a Melting Point: n/a Density: 1.00 g/mL at 25°C

alpha-Amyl cinnamaldehyde is a common additive in the perfume and cosmetic industry as an aroma substance.

α-Amylcinnamaldehyde