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W256900

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

≥95%, stabilized, FG

Synonym(s):

Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=C[(CH2)5CH3]CHO
CAS Number:
101-86-0
Molecular Weight:
216.32
FEMA Number:
2569
Council of Europe no.:
129
MDL number:
MFCD00006989
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901162
Flavis number:
5.041
NACRES:
NA.21

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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥95%

contains

0.075-0.500% BHT as stabilizer

composition

Contains IFRA and EU1223/2009 α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

refractive index

n20/D 1.55 (lit.)

bp

174-176 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde

Organoleptic

green; floral; sweet

SMILES string

[H]C(=O)\C(CCCCCC)=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+

InChI key

GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N

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General description

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is commonly used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. It shows potential chemosensitizing properties.

Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H317,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

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MKBW1131V
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The role of flavor and fragrance chemicals in TRPA1 (transient receptor potential cation channel, member A1) activity associated with allergies.
Mihara S & Shibamoto T.
Allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology : official journal of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 11(1), 11-11 (2015)
Masahiro Takeyoshi et al.
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT, 26(1), 5-9 (2005-10-12)
The murine local lymph node assay (LLNA) is currently recognized as a stand-alone test method for determining the skin sensitizing potential of chemicals. It has been incorporated into the official test guidelines published by some authorities, including the OECD. To
Peter J Frosch et al.
Contact dermatitis, 52(4), 216-225 (2005-04-30)
A new fragrance mix (FM II), with 6 frequently used chemicals not present in the currently used fragrance mix (FM I), was evaluated in 6 dermatological centres in Europe, as previously reported. In this publication, test results with the individual
M R Woolhiser et al.
Toxicology, 146(2-3), 221-227 (2000-05-18)
The local lymph node assay (LLNA), as recommended by the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM), only allows for the use of CBA mice. The objective of these studies was to begin to assess the response
?-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Synergistically Increases Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity Towards Human Cancer Cell Lines.
Di Giacomo S, et al.
Anticancer Research, 36(7), 3347-3351 (2016)
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