trans-Cinnamaldehyde

• CAT Number: R044276
• CAS Number: 14371-10-9
• Molecular Formula: C9H8O
• Molecular Weight: 132.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H8O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-8H/b7-4+
• InChIKey: KJPRLNWUNMBNBZ-QPJJXVBHSA
• SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)/C=C/C=O

trans-Cinnamaldehyde (Cat No.: R044276) is a naturally occurring aromatic aldehyde primarily found in cinnamon bark oil. It features a phenyl ring conjugated to a trans-configured propenal side chain, giving it a characteristic warm, spicy aroma. Widely used in the flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical industries, trans-cinnamaldehyde exhibits antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. It is also employed as a starting material in organic synthesis and studied for its biological activity. This compound is intended for use in food additives, cosmetics, and laboratory research under controlled conditions.

Reference

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