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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

Exclamation markEnvironment
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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Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Lot/Batch Number
MKCJ7724
MKCD3433
MKCD2910
MKBW1131V
MKBK3783V

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