trans-Cinnamaldehyde

Agent Name
trans-Cinnamaldehyde
CAS Number
14371-10-9
Formula
C9-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
trans-Cinnamaldehyde formula graphical representation
Synonyms
(E)-3-Phenyl-2-propenal; (E)-3-Phenylpropenal; (E)-Cinnamaldehyde; trans-Cinnamic aldehyde; trans-Cinnamylaldehyde; 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-, (2E)-; 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-, (E)- (9CI); Cinnamaldehyde, (E)-; [ChemIDplus] (E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal; E-Cinnamyl aldehyde; trans-3-Phenyl-2-propenal; [CAMEO] trans-Benzenepropenal; (E)-Cinnamyl aldehyde; (E)-3-Phenylacrolein; trans-3-Phenylpropenal; [NTP]
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Clear yellow liquid with a cinnamon odor; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used in flavors and perfumes; [NTP]
Comments
Vapor or mist is irritating to eyes, mucous membranes, and upper respiratory tract; No evidence of carcinogenicity in mice or rats; [NTP] A skin and strong eye irritant; May cause skin sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Reference Link #1
Comparative DNA microarray analysis of human monocyte derived dendritic cells and MUTZ-3 cells exposed to the moderate skin sensitizer cinnamaldehyde.
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Adverse Effects

Skin Sensitizer
Yes

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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