Cinnamic alcohol
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 104-54-1
Soft, sweet and spicy with a warm cinnamon character and a floral hyacinth and lilac nuance. A gentle fixative, it warms floral, oriental and balsamic accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Cinnamon |
| Odor Impact1 | 80 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 60 h |
| Tenacity2 | 371 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 104-54-1 |
| INCI Name | Cinnamyl alcohol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C9H10O |
| Mol. Weight | 134.17 |
| IUPAC Name | (E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol |
| InChIKey | OOCCDEMITAIZTP-QPJJXVBHSA-N |
Synonyms
Cinnamyl alcohol, Phenyl Allyl Alcohol, Gamma, phenyl-2-propen-1-ol, 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol, Gamma-phenyl Allyl alcohol, Styryl Carbinol, 2-Propenol-1, 3-phenyl, Ethone, Styrone, gamma Phenyl allyl alcohol, nat. cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic alcohol desensitized, cinnamic alcohol FCC, cinnamic alcohol honduras, natural isolated constituent, cinnamic alcohol natural, cinnamic alcohol pure FCC, cinnamyl alcohol 10% dpg, cinnamyl alcohol FCC, cinnamyl alcohol natural, cinnamylalcohol, 3-phenyl allyl alcohol, 1-phenyl prop-1-en-3-ol, 3-phenyl-2-propene-1-ol, 3-phenyl-2-propenol, 3-phenylallyl alcohol, 3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, zimtalcohol
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 250.0 °C |
| Melting Point | 33.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 126.0 °C |
| Density | 1.0397 |
| Refractive Index | 1.577 to 1.587 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.012000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 1.9 |
| Solubility | FREELY SOL IN ALC, ETHER, OTHER COMMON ORGANIC SOLVENTS; SOL IN WATER, GLYCEROL; CLEARLY SOL IN 3 VOL 50% ALC |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.22 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.067 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 0.25 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.2 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.32 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.25 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.25 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.085 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.13 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.25 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.25 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.085 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 0.76 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 0.76 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 2.0 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.085 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.085 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | 51 % |
| IFRA Amendment | 49 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamyl Aldehyde | 0.5 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamal | 0.5 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.