| Preferred name | alpha-amyl cinnamaldehyde |
| Trivial Name | Amylcinnamaldehyde |
| Short Description | alpha-pentylcinnamaldehyde |
| Formula | C14 H18 O |
| CAS Number | 122-40-7 |
| FEMA Number | 2061 |
| Flavis Number | 5.04 |
| ECHA Number | 204-541-5 |
| FDA UNII | WC51CA3418 |
| Beilstein Number | 0511292 |
| MDL | MFCD00006988 |
| COE Number | 128 |
| xLogP3-AA | 4.20 (est) |
| NMR Predictor | External link |
| JECFA Food Flavoring | 685 alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde |
| FDA Patent | No longer provide for the use of these seven synthetic flavoring substances |
| FDA Mainterm | 122-40-7 ; ALPHA-AMYLCINNAMALDEHYDE |
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| NIST Chemistry WebBook: | Search Inchi |
| Canada Domestic Sub. List: | 122-40-7 |
| Pubchem (cid): | 31209 |
| Pubchem (sid): | 134973711 |
| (IUPAC): | Atomic Weights of the Elements 2011 (pdf) |
| Videos: | The Periodic Table of Videos |
| tgsc: | Atomic Weights use for this web site |
| (IUPAC): | Periodic Table of the Elements |
| FDA Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): | View |
| CHEBI: | View |
| CHEMBL: | View |
| KEGG (GenomeNet): | C12288 |
| HMDB (The Human Metabolome Database): | HMDB61830 |
| FooDB: | FDB003370 |
| Export Tariff Code: | 2912.29.6000 |
| VCF-Online: | VCF Volatile Compounds in Food |
| ChemSpider: | View |
| Formulations/Preparations: grade: technical, fcc | |
| Material listed in food chemical codex | Yes |
| Molecular weight | 202.29666137695 |
| Specific gravity | @ 25 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.013 to 8.08 |
| Specific gravity | @ 20 °C |
| Pounds per Gallon | 8.031 to 8.097 |
| Refractive Index | 1.555 to 1.559 @ 20 °C |
| Boiling Point | 287 to 290°C @ 760 mm Hg |
| Acid Value | 5 max KOH/g |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002 mmHg @ 25 °C |
| Flash Point TCC Value | 100 °C TCC |
| logP (o/w) | 4.357 est |
| Shelf life | 12 months (or longer if stored properly.) |
| Storage notes | Store under nitrogen. |
| Solubility | |
| ethyl alcohol, 4 vol. of 80% alcohol | Yes |
| fixed oils | Yes |
| kerosene | Yes |
| paraffin oil | Yes |
| water, 8.545 mg/L @ 25 °C (est) | Yes |
| water | No |
| glycerin | No |
| propylene glycol | No |
| Stability | |
| alcoholic lotion | Unspecified |
| alkalis | Unspecified |
| antiperspirant | Unspecified |
| deo stick | Unspecified |
| detergent perborate | Unspecified |
| fabric softener | Unspecified |
| hair spray | Unspecified |
| hard surface cleaner | Unspecified |
| shampoo | Unspecified |
| soap | Unspecified |
| Odor Type: Floral | |
| sweet, floral, oily, fruity, herbal, jasmin, tropical, green, powdery | |
| Odor strength | medium |
| Substantivity | 256 hour(s) at 100.00 % |
| Luebke, William tgsc, (1981) | At 100.00 %. sweet floral oily fruity herbal jasmin |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 6, 41, (1997) | Sweet, floral, fruity, tropical and green with a powdery nuance |
| Flavor Type: Tropical | |
| tropical, waxy, floral, rose, honey, fruity | |
| Mosciano, Gerard P&F 22, No. 6, 41, (1997) | At 2.50 ppm. Tropical, waxy, floral, rosy and honey-like with a fruity nuance and body |
| General comment | Sweet, fruity |
| (data available) |
| Applications | |
| Odor purposes | Acacia , Aldehydic , Almond , Apple , Apple blossom , Apricot , Blue grass , Blue mist , Bluebell , Bouquet , Bubble gum , Cedar , Cherry , Christmas , Cinnamon , Citrus , Cologne , Cyclamen , Floral , Fresh and clean , Gardenia , Heather , Herbal , Hibiscus , Honey , Honeysuckle , Jasmin , Jonquil , Leather , Lilac , Lily , Lily of the valley , Linden flower , Lotus , Magnolia , Mimosa , Musk , Neroli , Orange , Orchid , Oriental , Peach , Pine , Popcorn , Potpourri , Powder , Rose , Rose white rose , Sherry , Spice , Strawberry , Sweet grass , Sweet pea , Tuberose , Violet , Wallflower , Wine , Woody |
| Other purposes | A suma , Aimant , Anais anais , Chanel #5 , Charlie , Chloe , Cinq fleurs forvil , Estee , Fidji , Jicky , Joy , L'air du temps , Lux beauty shower soap , My sin , Norell , Paris , Presence , Scandal , Shalimar , Tabu , Tide , Vol de nuit |
| Cosmetic purposes | Perfuming agents |
| Preferred SDS: View | |
| European information : | |
| Most important hazard(s): | |
| Xi - Irritant | |
| R 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system, and skin. R 43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact. S 02 - Keep out of the reach of children. S 26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection. | |
| Hazards identification | |
| Classification of the substance or mixture | |
| GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) | |
| Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H401 Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2), H411 | |
| GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements | |
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| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statement(s) | |
| H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |
| Precautionary statement(s) | |
| P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/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 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 - IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P391 - Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. | |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity: | |
| oral-rat LD50 3730 mg/kg SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER CHANGES: OLFACTION BEHAVIORAL: SOMNOLENCE (GENERAL DEPRESSED ACTIVITY) SENSE ORGANS AND SPECIAL SENSES: OTHER: EYE Food and Cosmetics Toxicology. Vol. 2, Pg. 327, 1964. | |
| Dermal Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Inhalation Toxicity: | |
| Not determined | |
| Category: | |||
| flavor and fragrance agents | |||
| RIFM Fragrance Material Safety Assessment: Search | |||
| IFRA Code of Practice Notification of the 49th Amendment to the IFRA Code of Practice | |||
| IFRA Critical Effect: | |||
| Dermal sensitization and systemic toxicity | |||
| View the IFRA Standard | |||
| View IFRA Standards Library for complete information. | |||
| Please review Amendment 49 IFRA documentation for complete information. | |||
| IFRA RESTRICTION LIMITS IN THE FINISHED PRODUCT (%): | |||
| Category 1: Products applied to the lips | |||
| 0.58 % | |||
| Category 2: Products applied to the axillae | |||
| 0.53 % | |||
| Category 3: Products applied to the face/body using fingertips | |||
| 0.26 % | |||
| Category 4: Products related to fine fragrance | |||
| 7.00 % | |||
| Category 5: Products applied to the face and body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| Category 5A: Body lotion products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 2.50 % | |||
| Category 5B: Face moisturizer products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 0.32 % | |||
| Category 5C: Hand cream products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on | |||
| 0.45 % | |||
| Category 5D: Baby Creams, baby Oils and baby talc | |||
| 0.11 % | |||
| Category 6: Products with oral and lip exposure | |||
| 0.064 % | |||
| Category 7: Products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| Category 7A: Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| 0.26 % | |||
| Category 7B: Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact | |||
| 0.26 % | |||
| Category 8: Products with significant anogenital exposure | |||
| 0.11 % | |||
| Category 9: Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off | |||
| 1.50 % | |||
| Category 10: Household care products with mostly hand contact | |||
| Category 10A: Household care excluding aerosol products (excluding aerosol/spray products) | |||
| 1.50 % | |||
| Category 10B: Household aerosol/spray products | |||
| 3.50 % | |||
| Category 11: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate | |||
| Category 11A: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure | |||
| 0.11 % | |||
| Category 11B: Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure | |||
| 0.11 % | |||
| Category 12: Products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin | |||
| No Restriction | |||
| Notes: | |||
| IFRA FLAVOR REQUIREMENTS: | |||
Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards. | |||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-EU): | 22.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Maximised Survey-derived Daily Intakes (MSDI-USA): | 23.00 (μg/capita/day) | ||
| Structure Class: | II | ||
| Use levels for FEMA GRAS flavoring substances on which the FEMA Expert Panel based its judgments that the substances are generally recognized as safe (GRAS). | |||
| The Expert Panel also publishes separate extensive reviews of scientific information on all FEMA GRAS flavoring substances and can be found at FEMA Flavor Ingredient Library | |||
| publication number: 3 | |||
| Click here to view publication 3 | |||
| average usual ppm | average maximum ppm | ||
| baked goods: | - | 4.50000 | |
| beverages(nonalcoholic): | - | 1.30000 | |
| beverages(alcoholic): | - | - | |
| breakfast cereal: | - | - | |
| cheese: | - | - | |
| chewing gum: | - | 15.00000 | |
| condiments / relishes: | - | - | |
| confectionery froastings: | - | - | |
| egg products: | - | - | |
| fats / oils: | - | - | |
| fish products: | - | - | |
| frozen dairy: | - | 1.50000 | |
| fruit ices: | - | 1.50000 | |
| gelatins / puddings: | 0.03000 | 0.05000 | |
| granulated sugar: | - | - | |
| gravies: | - | - | |
| hard candy: | - | 4.00000 | |
| imitation dairy: | - | - | |
| instant coffee / tea: | - | - | |
| jams / jellies: | - | - | |
| meat products: | - | - | |
| milk products: | - | - | |
| nut products: | - | - | |
| other grains: | - | - | |
| poultry: | - | - | |
| processed fruits: | - | - | |
| processed vegetables: | - | - | |
| reconstituted vegetables: | - | - | |
| seasonings / flavors: | - | - | |
| snack foods: | - | - | |
| soft candy: | - | - | |
| soups: | - | - | |
| sugar substitutes: | - | - | |
| sweet sauces: | - | - | |
| European Food Safety Athority(EFSA):Flavor usage levels; Subacute, Subchronic, Chronic and Carcinogenicity Studies; Developmental / Reproductive Toxicity Studies; Genotoxicity Studies... |
| European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reference(s): |
| Flavouring Group Evaluation 214: alpha,beta-Unsaturated aldehydes and precursors from chemical subgroup 3.1 of FGE.19: Cinnamyl derivatives[1] View page or View pdf |
| Scientific Opinion on Flavouring Group Evaluation 68 (FGE.68): Consideration of cinnamyl alcohol and related flavouring agents evaluated by JECFA (55th meeting) evaluated by EFSA in FGE.15Rev1 (2008) View page or View pdf |
| Safety and efficacy of aryl-substituted primary alcohol, aldehyde, acid, ester and acetal derivatives belonging to chemical group 22 when used as flavourings for all animal species View page or View pdf |
| EPI System: View |
| Chemical Carcinogenesis Research Information System:Search |
| AIDS Citations:Search |
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| Toxicology Citations:Search |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (TSCA):122-40-7 |
| EPA ACToR:Toxicology Data |
| EPA Substance Registry Services (SRS):Registry |
| Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary :31209 |
| National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases:Data |
| SCCNFP:opinion |
| WISER:UN 3082 |
| WGK Germany:1 |
| 2-benzylideneheptanal |
| Chemidplus:0000122407 |
| RTECS:GD6825000 for cas# 122-40-7 |