Flavors & Fragrances
REACH
alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde
CAS Number
101-86-0
EC Number
202-983-3
FEMA Number
FEMA 2569
What is alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde?
Alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde (CAS 101-86-0), also known commercially as alpha-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, is a synthetic fragrance aldehyde with a warm, floral-jasmine scent profile.
Where is alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde used?
- Personal care: jasmine-type floral notes in fine fragrances, body lotions, soaps and shampoos
- Polymer and plastics: UV stabilizer protecting materials from photodegradation during outdoor exposure
- Printing inks and packaging coatings: light stability in pigmented systems where UV-induced color fading is a quality concern
- Food-grade applications: flavoring agent in baked goods, confectionery and beverages, delivering subtle floral-fruity character at low use levels
Commercial specifications
- Bulk supply in drums or intermediate bulk containers
Other Names (Synonyms)
2-benzylideneoctanal|(2E)-2-benzylideneoctanal|alpha-Hexylcinnamic aldehyde|alpha-Hexylcinnamyl aldehyde|alpha-Hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein|alpha-n-Hexyl-beta-phenylacrolein|Octanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)-|Cinnamaldehyde, α-hexyl-
What are the physical properties of alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde?
Boiling Point 305 °C
Density 0.95 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Flash Point 200 °F
Appearance Pale-yellow liquid; jasminelike odor, particularly on dilution. Soluble in most fixed oils and in mineral oil; insoluble in glycerol and in propylene glycol.
Color Clear Yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. fresh floral green jasmin herbal waxy
Form Oil
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.55(lit.)
Log P 5.33
How is alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to alpha-hexylcinnamaldehyde?
HS Code 29122990
UN Number 3265
ADR Class 8
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 2