O-Methoxycinnamaldehyde
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 1504-74-1
A sweet spicy note with a cinnamon and cassia character and a soft woody facet. Natural and warm, it adds a paper dry nuance to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Cinnamon |
| Descriptor 3 | Woody |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 48 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 1504-74-1 |
| INCI Name | O-methoxycinnamaldehyde |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 162.18 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal |
| InChIKey | KKVZAVRSVHUSPL-GQCTYLIASA-N |
Synonyms
cinnamaldehyde, 2-methoxy-, cinnamaldehyde, o-methoxy-, o-methoxy cinnamaldehyde, o-methoxy cinnamic aldehyde, o-methoxy cinnamic aldehyde mixture in cinnamic aldehyde, ortho-methoxy cinnamic aldehyde natural, methoxy cinnamic aldehyde ortho / cinnamic aldehyde 50% blend, methoxy cinnamic aldehyde ortho crystals natural, o-methoxy cinnamic aldehyde, natural, ortho-methoxy-cinnamaldehyde, 3-(2-methoxy-phenyl)-propenal, 2-methoxycinnamaldehyde, methoxycinnamaldehyde, o-, nat.o-methoxycinnamalhyde, o-methoxycinnamic aldehyde, ortho-methoxycinnamic aldehyde, o-methoxycinnamic aldehyde natural, beta-ortho-methoxyphenyl acrolein, 3-o-methoxyphenyl-2-propenal, 3-ortho-methoxyphenyl-2-propenal, beta-(ortho-methoxyphenyl) acrolein, 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenal, beta-(o-methoxyphenyl)acrolein, 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)acrylaldehyde, 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal, beta-o-methoxyphenylacrolein, 2-propenal, 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-, o-methoxy-cinnamaldehyde
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 295 °C |
| Melting Point | 44.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 133.89 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000125 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.370 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, very slightly; water, 1598 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | pale yellow crystals |
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.