Cinnamic aldehyde
Agent Name
Cinnamic aldehyde
Alternative Name
Cinnamal
CAS Number
104-55-2
Formula
C9-H8-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-; 3-Fenylpropenal [Czech]; 3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-al; 3-Phenyl-2-propenal; 3-Phenyl-2-propenaldehyde; 3-Phenylacrolein; 3-Phenylacrylaldehyde; 3-Phenylpropenal; Abion CA; Acrolein, 3-phenyl-; Aldehyd skoricovy [Czech]; Benzylideneacetaldehyde; Cassia aldehyde; Cinnamal; Cinnamic aldehyde; Cinnamic aldehyde (natural); Cinnamyl aldehyde; Cinnamylaldehyde; Cinnemaldehyde; Hefty Dog and Cat Repellent; Phenylacrolein; Zimtaldehyde; beta-Phenylcrolein; [ChemIDplus] UN8027
Category
Aldehydes
Description
Yellowish oily liquid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used to flavor beverages, chewing gum, and dental products; [Marks, p. 77]
Comments
May cause hand dermatitis in bakers; [Marks, p. 77] Contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers handling flavoring agents and perfumes; it is included in the "fragrance mix." [Kanerva, p. 1771] Included in list of "established contact allergens in humans"; [EC: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: Fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (2011)] Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] A skin, eye, upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 160 deg F;
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: