Alpha-methyl Cinnamaldehyde
This product is not a finished fragrance or flavor. It is a single aroma chemical that provides a specific scent character determined by its chemical structure. It is intended to be used only as a raw material for creating fragrance or flavor formulations, or for other research and development purposes.
Alpha‑methyl cinnamaldehyde is a warm cinnamon‑spicy aldehyde with sweet balsamic, slightly woody facets. It builds spicy floral (carnation) and gourmand warmth and reinforces cinnamon effects with improved stability.
Fragrance Family: Spicy
Top Notes: Warm Cinnamon, Aldehydic Spice
Heart Notes: Balsamic, Carnation‑like
Base Notes: Soft Woody, Sweet
Applications: Fine fragrance 0.02–0.50%; Body 0.01–0.25%; Home care 0.02–0.30%; Candles 0.05–0.40%.
IFRA: Refer to latest IFRA Standards for category limits.
Allergen: May contribute to listed allergens depending on the finished compound.
Storage: Store cool, well closed.
Shelf Life: 24 months.
CAS Number: 101-39-3
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| Test Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance (20C) | Pale yellow liquid |
| Odour | Spicy, sweet cinnamon, ointment |
| Refractive Index (20C) | 1.6020 - 1.6070 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25C) | 1.035 - 1.039 |
| Purity by GC (%) | 97-100 |
| Acid value (mg KOH/g) | 5 Max |
| Other Names |
|---|
| canella aldehyde |
| cyprinal |
| 2-methyl cinnamaldehyde |
| a-methyl cinnamaldehyde |
| alpha-methyl cinnamaldehyde |
| methyl cinnamic aldehyde |
| a-methyl cinnamic aldehyde |
| alpha-methyl cinnamic aldehyde |
| methyl cinnamic aldehyde, alpha |
| alpha-methyl cinnamic aldhyde |
| alpha-methyl cinnimal |
| 2-methyl-3-phenyl acrolein |
| 2-methyl-3-phenyl acrylaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al |
| 2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propenal |
| 2-methyl-3-phenylacrylaldehyde |
| 2-methyl-3-phenylprop-2-enal |
| 2-methyl-3-phenylpropenal |
| a-methylcinnamaldehyde |
| alpha-methylcinnamaldehyde |
| 3-phenyl-2-methyl acrolein |
| prop-2-enal, 2-methyl-3-phenyl- |
| 2-propenal, 2-methyl-3-phenyl- |
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