Description

α-Ethylcinnamaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde characterized by its distinct, warm, and balsamic odor profile. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and fragrance ingredient, prized for its ability to impart rich, spicy, and floral nuances to complex scent formulations. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as by chemical synthesis specialists for the production of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key building block for creating sophisticated perfume accords, particularly in oriental, spicy, and floral fragrance families for cosmetics, personal care, and home care products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in trace amounts to contribute warm, balsamic, and cinnamon-like notes in the creation of complex flavor profiles for food and beverages.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other fine chemicals, leveraging its reactive aldehyde group.
• Aroma Chemicals Production: Serves as a precursor for the manufacture of other high-value aroma chemicals through reactions such as hydrogenation or condensation.

Basic Information

Product Name	α-Ethylcinnamaldehyde
CAS No.	28467-92-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₂O
Molecular Weight	160.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethyl-3-phenylpropenal; 3-Phenyl-2-ethylacrolein; α-Ethylcinnamaldehyde; (E)-2-Ethyl-3-phenylacrylaldehyde; 2-Ethylcinnamaldehyde; Ethylcinnamic Aldehyde; Cinnamaldehyde, α-ethyl-
EINECS	249-052-5

Quality Control

Our α-Ethylcinnamaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, maintaining an inert atmosphere (e.g., under nitrogen) is recommended.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.580 - 1.600
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.030 - 1.050

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.