Hexyl cinnamaldehyde
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| IUPAC name
(2E)-2-benzylideneoctanal
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3D model (JSmol)
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.713 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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| Properties | |
| C15H20O | |
| Molar mass | 216.319 g/mol |
| Insoluble | |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Hexyl cinnamaldehyde, or hexyl cinnamal, is a common additive in perfume and cosmetic industry as aroma substance. It is found naturally in the essential oil of chamomile.
Properties
It is a pale yellow to yellow clear liquid to solid, which is insoluble in water but soluble in oils.
Toxicity
Hexyl cinnamaldehyde is a class B allergen according to DIMDI classification. It is also an irritant in concentrations higher than recommended.
References
- Dictionary of Ingredients H-M
- Le Flacon - ingrédient Hexyl Cinnamal
- alpha-hexyl cinnamaldehyde (data sheet, 3-D Java applet showing the molecule.)