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06536

trans-Cinnamaldehyde

analytical standard

Synonym(s):

trans-3-Phenyl-2-propenal

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCHO
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
132.16
UNSPSC Code:
85151701
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
1071571
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grade

analytical standard

Quality Level

vapor density

4.6 (vs air)

assay

≥95.0% (GC)

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

HPLC: suitable, gas chromatography (GC): suitable

refractive index

n20/D 1.622 (lit.)

bp

250-252 °C (lit.)

mp

−9-−4 °C (lit.)

density

1.05 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

cleaning products
cosmetics
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care

format

neat

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

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

InChI

1S/C9H8O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-8H/b7-4+

InChI key

KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA-N

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Application


  • Pharmacological Activity in Metabolic Diseases: Cinnamaldehyde is investigated for its potential to attenuate diabetic osteoporosis in a rat model, mediated through the modulation of the netrin-1/DCC-UNC5B signaling pathway. This suggests its applicability in therapeutic strategies against metabolic bone diseases (Ji et al., 2024).

  • Antibacterial and Biofilm Inhibition: The study reviews the inhibitory effects of natural compounds, including cinnamaldehyde, on the quorum sensing systems of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This indicates its potential role in managing biofilm communities, which could be crucial for developing new antibacterial strategies (Shariati et al., 2024).

Packaging

Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.

Other Notes

This compound is commonly found in plants of the genus: cinnamomum

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Warning

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

flash_point_f

159.8 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

71 °C - closed cup

hcodes

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1A


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Wen-Xian Du et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 60(32), 7799-7804 (2012-07-27)
The addition of plant essential oils to edible films and coatings has been shown to protect against bacterial pathogens and spoilage while also enhancing sensory properties of foods. This study evaluated the effect of adding 0.5 and 0.75% carvacrol (active
Marie E Barabas et al.
PloS one, 7(10), e47988-e47988 (2012-11-08)
Subpopulations of somatosensory neurons are characterized by functional properties and expression of receptor proteins and surface markers. CGRP expression and IB4-binding are commonly used to define peptidergic and non-peptidergic subpopulations. TRPA1 is a polymodal, plasma membrane ion channel that contributes
Mari Pau Balaguer et al.
International journal of food microbiology, 166(3), 369-377 (2013-09-14)
Gliadin films incorporating 1.5, 3 and 5% cinnamaldehyde (g/100g protein) were tested against food-spoilage fungi Penicillium expansum and Aspergillus niger in vitro, and were employed in an active food packaging system for sliced bread and cheese spread. Gliadin films incorporating
Yuuki Taguchi et al.
Medical molecular morphology, 46(1), 8-13 (2013-01-18)
We examined the viability and morphology of Candida albicans under experimental conditions after treatment with varying concentrations of cinnamaldehyde, the major component of cassia (Cinnamomum cassia), using XTT assay, fluorescent microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and thin-section electron microscopy. At 10 μg/ml
Katherine R Zodrow et al.
Langmuir : the ACS journal of surfaces and colloids, 28(39), 13993-13999 (2012-09-04)
Biofilm-associated infections are one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Although infections may be treated with antibiotics, the overuse of antibiotics has led to the spread of antibiotic resistance. Many natural antimicrobial compounds derived from edible

Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
Z190000004061833809259
1724500-400MG04061838751553
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BP80304061835276356
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PHR1292-1G04061835233489
A2169-1G04061826221044
A2169-100MG04061833349670
06536-50MG04061838646330

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