alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Property

Boiling point:

174-176 °C/15 mmHg (lit.)

Density 

0.95 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.55(lit.)

FEMA 

2569 | ALPHA-HEXYLCINNAMALDEHYDE

Flash point:

200 °F

storage temp. 

-20°C

solubility 

water: soluble0.005g/L at 25°C

form 

Oil

color 

Clear Yellow

Odor

at 100.00 %. fresh floral green jasmin herbal waxy

Odor Type

floral

JECFA Number

686

Stability:

Hygroscopic

LogP

5.33

CAS DataBase Reference

101-86-0(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Octanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)-(101-86-0)

EPA Substance Registry System

.alpha.-Hexylcinnamaldehyde (101-86-0)

Safety

Hazard Codes 

C,Xi

Risk Statements 

36/37/38-34-43-52/53

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39-45-36-36/37-61

RIDADR 

UN 3265 8/PG 3

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

GD6560000

HS Code 

29122990

Toxicity

The acute oral LD₅₀ value in rats was reported as 3.1 g/kg (2.45-3.75 g/kg) (Moreno, 1971). The acute dermal LD₅₀ value in rabbits was reported as > 3 g/kg (Moreno, 1971).

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde has a jasmine-like odor, particularly on dilution. May be synthesized by condensation of octylaldehyde with benzaldehyde.

Chemical Properties

alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is a yellow liquid with a mild, slightly fatty, floral, somewhat herbal odor, and a distinct jasmine note. Similarly to the ??-amyl homolog, ??-hexylcinnamaldehydemust be protected against oxidation by the addition of stabilizers. It is prepared in a manner similar to that of ??-amylcinnamaldehyde by alkaline condensation of excess benzaldehyde with octanal (instead of heptanal). ??-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is widely used in flower compositions (e.g., jasmine and gardenia) and, because of its stability to alkali, in soap perfumes.

Chemical Properties

Pale-yellow liquid; jasminelike odor, particularly on dilution. Soluble in most fixed oils and in mineral oil; insoluble in glycerol and in propylene glycol.

Chemical Properties

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde has a jasmine-like odor, particularly on dilution.

Occurrence

Reported found in cooked, scented rice.

Uses

hexyl cinnamal is also known as hexyl cinnamic aldehyde. It is a fragrance that provides a floral, jasmine-like scent.

Uses

α-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is characterized by a typical floral scent, which makes them suitable to be used as fragrances in personal care (perfumes, creams, shampoos, etc.) and household products. It has been also used as flavouring additive in food and pharmaceutical industry.

Definition

ChEBI: A member of the class of cinnamaldehydes carrying a hexyl substituent at the alpha-position.

Preparation

By condensation of octylaldehyde with benzaldehyde

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet, waxy, floral, green, citrus and fruity nuances

General Description

Solubilization of α-hexylcinnamaldehyde by the ionic surfactants, sodium dodecyl sulfate and dodecyltrimethylammonium chloride and a non-ionic surfactant such as dodecyl polyoxyethylene ethers has been investigated.

Hazard

Combustible.

Contact allergens

Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde is a fragrance allergen. Its presence has to be mentioned by name in cosmetics within the EU.