alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde CAS 101-86-0

What is alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde CAS 101-86-0?

alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde CAS 101-86-0 is an aromatic aldehyde derivative of cinnamaldehyde containing a hexyl substituent at the alpha position. It typically appears as a pale yellow to clear yellow oily liquid and is characterized by a pleasant floral and jasmine-like aroma. Because of its stable odor profile and good compatibility with fragrance bases, it is widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products as a fragrance ingredient.

Specification

Feature

• Floral Aldehyde Structure: Contains an aromatic aldehyde group with a hexyl side chain, providing a distinctive jasmine-like fragrance profile.
• Stable Fragrance Ingredient: Exhibits good stability under alkaline conditions, allowing use in soap and detergent formulations.
• Defined Physical Characteristics: Well-characterized boiling point, density, and refractive index support quality control and formulation stability.
• Hydrophobic Aroma Compound: Nearly insoluble in water but soluble in oils and many organic solvents used in fragrance systems.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: Widely used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, and household products to provide floral and jasmine-like scent notes.
• Flavor Additive: Used in certain food flavor formulations due to its sweet floral aroma characteristics.
• Fine Chemical Intermediate: Applied in the synthesis of fragrance ingredients and related aromatic aldehyde derivatives.
• Research and Development: Utilized in laboratory studies involving aldehyde-based aroma compounds and fragrance chemistry.

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