Cinnamaldehyde CAS 104-55-2 is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH=CHCHO. Ooccurring as both cis- and trans isomers, it gives cinnamon its flavor and odor. This pale yellow, viscous liquid occurs in the bark of cinnamon trees and other species of the genus Cinnamomum. The essential oil of cinnamon bark is about 98% cinnamaldehyde. It is yellow oily liquid with a cinnamon odor and sweet taste. Soluble in ethanol (miscible), ether (miscible), chloroform (miscible), and oils (miscible). Insoluble in water, and ligroin.

Specification

Appearance                     Unique scent, colorless or Light yellow liquid
Assay                             98%min
Refractive index (20°C)   1.619-1.623
Specific gravity                1.046-1.050
Acidity                            1.0%max

Application

In medicine: Cinnamic Aldehyde plays important part in the application of pharmaceutical raw materials,commonly used in external drugs, synthetic drugs. Cinnamaldehyde can reduce the activity of trypsin, a significant stomach, carminative effect. It can be used for drugs in blood glucose control, diabetes control. Additionally, Cinnamaldehyde also has anti-virus, anti-cancer, dilation of blood vessels and blood pressure. Scars on the skin, and remove fibroids are a softening effect. 

In the chemical industry: used in organic chemical and Synthesis of α-bromo cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamic acid, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic nitrile and other products. It can produce reagent, laboratory reagents, insecticides, insect repellent, refrigerator deodorant, preservative agent. It can also be applied to oil exploration in the sterilization, acidification inhibitor, can significantly increase oil production and improve oil quality, reduce production cost. Cinnamaldehyde has bactericidal deodorant for the dual effect of chewing gum.

In flavors and fragrances:  Cinnamaldehyde is one of important flavors and fragrances. It is usually used in Soap flavor or making gardenia, jasminum, lily of the valley, rose and some other perfumes. Cinnamaldehyde is a sweet-scented hydroxy acid class compounds which has a long-term sweet-scented function.It is used as a raw material in blending of flavor. Due to the higher boiling point comparing with the other similar organics,it is usually used as fixative.

In the food industry: cinnamaldehyde can be used in food flavors based on .Mainly used for the preparation of cinnamon, cinnamon, cola flavor, also used for alcohol and tobacco. Used as a preservative, Commonly used in spices, fresh preservative (paper), but also it is a very good season (expected) oil, in order to improve the taste flavor. Such as: instant noodles, chewing gum, betel nut and other food as well as bread, cakes, pastries and other baked goods. Cinnamaldehyde can be used in making chewing gum and play a double effect on oral antiseptic and deodorant.

Packing

210kg / steel drum, 80drums / 20FCL(16mt)