Cinnamaldehyde
CAS Number: 104-55-2
Cinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-55-2) is the primary flavor and aroma compound responsible for the characteristic taste and smell of cinnamon, naturally found in cinnamon bark oil. It is one of the most important spice flavor chemicals globally, used extensively in food, beverages, dental products, and fragrances for its warm, sweet, spicy cinnamon character.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | Yellow to brownish liquid |
| purity (%) | ≥98.0 |
| assay method | GC |
| refractive index | 1.619–1.623 |
Applications
- Cinnamon flavoring in confectionery, baked goods, and beverages
- Oral care products including toothpaste and mouthwash
- Fragrance ingredient in oriental and spice perfume compositions
- Antimicrobial preservative applications in food and agriculture
- Pharmaceutical flavoring and antimicrobial coating
Key Features
- Authentic cinnamon flavor with high impact at low usage concentrations
- Dual functionality as flavor ingredient and natural antimicrobial agent
- FEMA GRAS and EU approved for food flavoring applications
- Naturally derived from cinnamon bark or synthesized from benzaldehyde for scale