Hexyl cinnamaldehyde

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde

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Names
IUPAC name (2E)-2-Benzylideneoctanal
Other names α-Hexyl cinnamaldehyde; 2-(Phenylmethylidene)octanal; alpha-hexyl cinnamaldehyde
Identifiers
CAS Number	101-86-0 Y
ChEBI	CHEBI:55365 Y
ChemSpider	1267362 Y
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	1550884
InChI InChI=1S/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+ Y Key: GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXSA-N Y InChI=1/C15H20O/c1-2-3-4-6-11-15(13-16)12-14-9-7-5-8-10-14/h5,7-10,12-13H,2-4,6,11H2,1H3/b15-12+ Key: GUUHFMWKWLOQMM-NTCAYCPXBH
SMILES O=C\C(=C\c1ccccc1)CCCCCC
Properties
Chemical formula	C15H20O
Molar mass	216.32 g·mol−1
Density	0.95 g/mL
Boiling point	308 °C (586 °F; 581 K)
Solubility in water	2.75 mg/L
Related compounds
Related alkyl aldehydes	Isobutyraldehyde Lilial 2-Methylundecanal
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde (hexyl cinnamal) is a common additive in perfume and cosmetic industry as aroma substance. It is found naturally in the essential oil of chamomile.

Synthesis

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde is typically produced via a crossed-aldol condensation reaction between octanal and benzaldehyde.

Properties

It is a pale yellow to yellow clear liquid to solid, which is nearly insoluble in water but soluble in oils. The commercial material often contains low levels of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol as a stabilizer.

Safety

Hexyl cinnamaldehyde is known to cause contact allergies in some individuals but the rate of incidence is low, with patch tests indicating ~0.1% of people to be susceptible.