Cinnamaldehyde

C₉H₈O

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

CAS: 104-55-2

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Hydrogen H 8 1,0080
Carbon C 9 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composición elemental

C
81,8%
O
12,1%

Usos

  • Cinnamon flavoring
  • Fragrance
  • Antimicrobial agent
  • Corrosion inhibitor

Datos curiosos

  • Used as a corrosion inhibitor for steel in acidic environments

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Skin sensitizer

Structure

SMILES

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

Propiedades

Tipo
organic
Estado
liquid
Masa molar
132,16 g/mol
Densidad
1,0500 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
-7,5 °C
Punto de ebullición
248,0 °C
Solubilidad
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).