Cinnamyl Nitrile
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 4360-47-8
A spicy cinnamon note with a cassia character and a soft metallic edge. More stable than cinnamic aldehyde, it brings a warm balsamic spice to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Cinnamon |
| Descriptor 3 | Floral |
| Odor Impact1 | 100 |
| Tenacity1 | 20 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
Identification
| CAS Number | 4360-47-8 |
| INCI Name | Cinnamonitrile |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H7N |
| Mol. Weight | 129.16 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enenitrile |
| InChIKey | ZWKNLRXFUTWSOY-QPJJXVBHSA-N |
Synonyms
Cinnamonitrile (isomer unspecified), cinnamonitrile, cyano-2-phenyl ethene, cyano-2-phenyl ethylene, beta- cyanostyrene, phenyl acrylonitrile, beta- phenyl acrylonitrile, phenyl-2-propene nitrile, phenylprop-2-enenitrile, styryl cyanide, Penta, acrylonitrile, 3-phenyl-, ceylanyle, 1-cyano-2-phenyl ethene, 1-cyano-2-phenyl ethylene, 1-cyano-2-phenylethene, 1-cyano-2-phenylethylene, beta-cyanostyrene, 3-phenyl acrylonitrile, beta-phenyl acrylonitrile, 3-phenyl-2-propene nitrile, 3-phenyl-2-propenenitrile, 3-phenylacrylonitrile, beta-phenylacrylonitrile, 3-phenylprop-2-enenitrile, 2-propenenitrile, 3-phenyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 263.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 105.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.010000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 1067 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.077 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.023 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.46 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 0.43 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.11 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.11 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.11 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.25 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.88 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.045 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.84 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 3.0 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 3.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 1.7 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 1.7 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization |
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.