Amylcinnamaldehyde

CAS Number
122-40-7
EC Number
204-541-5
FEMA Number
FEMA 2061
Abbreviation
ACA

What is Amylcinnamaldehyde?

Amylcinnamaldehyde (CAS 122-40-7), also known as jasmine aldehyde or jasminal, is a synthetic aromatic aldehyde used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient. FEMA 2061.

Where is Amylcinnamaldehyde used?

  • Fine fragrance and personal care: key floral modifier
  • Soaps, shampoos, lotions and eau de toilette: lasting jasmine character at low use levels
  • Food and beverage: flavoring agent
  • Confectionery, baked goods and fruit preparations: soft floral-sweet profile
  • Plastics and polymer processing: UV stabilizer additive for light-absorption
  • Printing inks: UV-protective component in specialty coating systems
  • Its conjugated aldehyde structure contributes to functionality in film and packaging applications.

Good to know: Fragrance-grade and food-grade (FCC-compliant) specifications meet distinct purity requirements for cosmetic and food manufacturing supply chains.

Commercial specifications

  • Packaging from small drums to bulk IBC quantities

Other Names (Synonyms)

jasmine aldehyde|jasminal|alpha-amyl-beta-phenylacrolein|2-pentyl-3-phenylpropenal|(EZ)-alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde|2-benzylideneheptanal|alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde|Heptanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)-|ACA

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What are the physical properties of Amylcinnamaldehyde?

Melting Point 80 °C
Boiling Point 284-287 °C
Density 0.97108 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point >230 °F
Color Pale-yellow oil or liquid
Odor floral jasmine odor
Form neat
Water Solubility 181.69mg/L at 25℃
Vapor Pressure 0.133Pa at 25℃
Refractive Index n 20/D 1.557(lit.)
Log P 2.498 at 25℃

How is Amylcinnamaldehyde 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
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 Amylcinnamaldehyde?

HS Code 29122990
UN Number 3082
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany) 2
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