Hydrocinnamaldehyde

Hydrocinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-53-0), also known as 3-phenylpropanal, is an aromatic aldehyde used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient in food and personal care.

Where is Hydrocinnamaldehyde used?

• Fragrance: heart or base note in fine perfumes, soaps and household products
• Food and beverage: flavoring agent under FEMA 2887 in baked goods, confectionery and fruit-forward systems
• Personal care: lasting note in body lotions, shampoos and cosmetic creams
• It also serves as a synthetic intermediate for aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical building blocks.

Good to know: Food-grade material complies with industry designations; technical grade is offered for fragrance and synthesis. Documentation supports flavor and cosmetic regulatory requirements.

Commercial specifications

• Purity typically 98% and upward