Cinnamaldehyde

C₉H₈O

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

CAS: 104-55-2

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 9 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
81,8%
O
12,1%

Verwendung

  • Cinnamon flavoring
  • Fragrance
  • Antimicrobial agent
  • Corrosion inhibitor

Wissenswertes

  • Used as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in acidic environments

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
132,16 g/mol
Dichte
1,0500 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-7,5 °C
Siedepunkt
248,0 °C
Löslichkeit
1.4 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
132,0575
XLogP
1,9
TPSA
17,1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
10
Complexity
121,0

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).