Description

Butyl Cinnamic Aldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde with a distinctive, powerful floral-woody odor profile. This compound is valued for its stability and ability to impart rich, long-lasting notes in complex fragrance formulations. It serves as a key intermediate and fragrance ingredient for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance, cosmetic, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create sophisticated and durable scent profiles.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: A core building block for creating and enhancing floral, woody, and oriental perfume accords in fine fragrances, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Flavor Enhancement: Used as a flavoring agent to add subtle fruity and spicy nuances in certain food and beverage applications.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.
• Household & Industrial Products: Incorporated into air fresheners, detergents, soaps, and cleaning agents to provide a pleasant and persistent scent.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Used in scented candles, diffusers, and aromatherapy blends for its warm and grounding aromatic properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
CAS No.	7492-44-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₆O
Molecular Weight	188.27 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butyl-3-phenylpropenal; α-Butylcinnamaldehyde; Butyl Cinnamaldehyde; 3-Phenyl-2-hexenal; 2-Butyl-3-phenylacrylaldehyde; Cinnamaldehyde, butyl-; (E)-2-Butyl-3-phenylpropenal; FEMA 2191
EINECS	231-320-0

Quality Control

Our Butyl Cinnamic Aldehyde is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing including GC, IR, and refractive index measurement. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized and should be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain optimal quality and stability. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.550 - 1.560
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.970 - 0.990
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol and oils

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