Hexyl cinnamaldehyde
- Hexylcinnamal
- Hexylcinnamaldehyde
- (2E )-2- benzylideneoctanal
Liquid
0.95 g · cm -3 ( 25 ° C)
174-176 ° C (15 mmHg)
1.55
Risk
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Hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, also Hexylcinnamal or hexylcinnamaldehyde, used as a flavoring in the perfume and cosmetics industry.
Occurrence
Natural deposits are found among others in the essential oils of chamomile.
Properties
It is a pale yellow to yellow clear liquid that is insoluble but soluble in oils in water.