Hexyl cinnamaldehyde

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Hexyl cinnamaldehyde

IUPAC name (2E)-2-Benzylideneoctanal
Other names α-Hexyl cinnamaldehyde; 2-(Phenylmethylidene)octanal
Identifiers
CAS number	101-86-0
PubChem	1550884
ChemSpider	1267362^Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:55365^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES O=C\C(=C\c1ccccc1)CCCCCC
InChI InChI=1S/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+^Y Key: GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N^Y InChI=1/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+ Key: GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXBH
Properties
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₂₀O
Molar mass	216.32 g mol⁻¹
Density	0.95 g/mL
Boiling point	308 °C; 586 °F; 581 K
Solubility in water	2.75 mg/L^[1]
Related compounds
Related alkyl aldehydes	Isobutyraldehyde Lilial 2-Methylundecanal
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Infobox references

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde (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 nearly 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

↑ alpha-hexyl cinnamaldehyde, thegoodscentscompany.com

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