Alpha Amyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
Description
Very mild oily-herbaceous and somewhat floral odor, reminiscent of many types of natural flowers, but mostly of Jasmin, Gardenia and Tuberose.
General Information
| Name | Alpha-pentylcinnamaldehyde |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | 2-benzylideneheptanal |
| CAS Number | 122-40-7 |
| Molecular Weight | 202.29 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | CCCCCC(=CC1=CC=CC=C1)C=O |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Floral |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Floral, Fruity, Green, Herbal, Jasmin, Oily, Powdery, Sweet, Tropical |
| Substantivity | 256 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | Pale yellow to yellow clear liquid (est) |
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| Specific Gravity | 0.963 to 0.971 @ 25 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.013 to 8.08 |
| Refractive Index | 1.555 to 1.559 @ 20 °C. |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C. (est) |
| Boiling Point | 287 to 290 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 212 °F. TCC ( > 100 °C. ) |
| Melting Point | 80 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| XLogP | 4.2 |
| Acid Value | 5 max. KOH/g |
| Shelf Life | 12 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
| Soluble in | Ethyl alcohol, 4 vol. of 80% alcohol Fixed oils Kerosene Paraffin oil Water, 8.545 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) |
| Insoluble in | Water Glycerin Propylene glycol |
IFRA
| Standard | https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_005.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Effect | Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions Usage limits in the finished product |
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Safety Information
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| Hazard Statement | H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects |
| Precautionary Statement | P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + 352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P333 + 313 - If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P391 - Collect spillage P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact |
| S-phrases | S2 - Keep out of the reach of children S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| Europe Standard Hazard | Xi - Irritant |
