Cinnamaldehyde

C₉H₈O

IUPAC: (E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal

CAS: 104-55-2

Overview

Cinnamaldehyde is the compound that gives cinnamon its characteristic flavor and aroma. It constitutes 65-80% of cinnamon bark oil.

Composition

Element	Symbol	Atoms	Atomic Mass
Hydrogen	H	8	1.0080
Carbon	C	9	12.0110
Oxygen	O	1	15.9990

Elemental Composition

Hydrogen ×8

6.1%

Carbon ×9

81.8%

Oxygen ×1

12.1%

Uses

• Cinnamon flavoring
• Fragrance
• Antimicrobial agent
• Corrosion inhibitor

Fun Facts

✦ Used as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in acidic environments

Safety

⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

C1=CC=C(C=C1)C=CC=O

Properties

Type: organic
State: liquid
Molar Mass: 132.16 g/mol
Density: 1.0500 g/cm³
Melting Point: -7.5 °C
Boiling Point: 248.0 °C
Solubility: 1.4 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass: 132.0575
XLogP: 1.9
TPSA: 17.1 Å²
H-Bond Donors: 0
H-Bond Acceptors: 1
Rotatable Bonds: 2
Heavy Atoms: 10
Complexity: 121.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cinnamaldehyde?

Cinnamaldehyde (C₉H₈O) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name (E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal.

What is the molecular weight of Cinnamaldehyde?

Cinnamaldehyde has a molar mass of 132.16 g/mol.

What state is Cinnamaldehyde at room temperature?

Cinnamaldehyde is a liquid at room temperature.

Is Cinnamaldehyde organic or inorganic?

Cinnamaldehyde is classified as an organic compound.

What elements make up Cinnamaldehyde?

Cinnamaldehyde (C₉H₈O) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).