Natural Cinnamaldehyde

Natural Cinnamaldehyde  

Natural Cinnamaldehyde is a isolated via vacuum rectificationfrom Chinese cinnamon oil (cassia oil), where it accounts for 75%–90%. It delivers an intense, authentic cinnamon spicy-sweet aroma with warm balsamic undertones, serving as the most important natural spicy monomer in the fragrance industry and the most widely used natural antimicrobial/antioxidant active ingredient in food, personal care and pharmaceuticals.

1. Basic Information
  • Chemical Name: 3-Phenyl-2-propenal
  • English Name: Natural Cinnamaldehyde
  • CAS Number: 104-55-2
  • Molecular Formula: C₉H₈O
  • Molecular Weight: 132.16
  • Appearance: Pale yellow to yellow clear oily liquid
  • Aroma: Strong cinnamon spice + warm sweet balsamic notes, with faint caramel; highly diffusive & penetrating
  • Purity: ≥98% (GC) natural grade
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, oils, propylene glycol
  • Stability: Prone to oxidation to cinnamic acid in air; store in dark, sealed, cool conditions
2. Source & Production Process
  • Natural Source: Bark/leaves of Chinese cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia, Guangxi/Guangdong, China); steam-distilled to yield cassia oil (75%–90% cinnamaldehyde); 80% of global cassia oil production is from Guangdong/Guangxi, China.
  • Process (Natural Physical Method):Cinnamon bark/leaves → Steam distillation → Crude cassia oil → Vacuum rectification → High-purity natural cinnamaldehyde
  • Features: 100% botanical origin, no synthetic impurities, pure natural aroma, strong antimicrobial activity, Kosher/Halal certified
3. Main Applications
（1）Food Flavor & Preservation (Primary Use)
  • Flavor profiles: Cinnamon, clove, anise, spicy, warm, caramel
  • Flavor enhancement: Meat products, braised foods, instant noodles, condiments, candies, chocolates, baked goods (enhance spiciness, deodorize, boost flavor depth).
  • Natural preservation: Broad-spectrum antimicrobial (bacteria/fungi/molds); inhibits Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, yeast, etc.; used in beverages, jams, pastries, feed to extend shelf life & replace synthetic preservatives.
  • Tobacco & liqueurs: Tobacco flavors (enhance spiciness, reduce irritation); liqueurs, fruit wines (add warm sweet balsamic notes).
（2）Fragrance & Personal Care
  • Accord building: Spicy, oriental, fougère, leather, woody base/top notes.
  • Fine perfumes & home fragrances: High-end perfumes, aromatherapy (boost warm spiciness, enhance complexity, extend longevity).
  • Personal care: Soaps, detergents, body washes, shampoos (natural cinnamon warmth, antibacterial & antipruritic, mask chemical odors).
  • Oral care: Toothpaste, mouthwash (inhibit oral bacteria, reduce bad breath, freshen breath).
（3）Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
  • Pharmaceutical raw material: Core component of traditional Chinese cinnamon; warm spleen & dispel cold, promote blood circulation, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory; used in cold, stomach pain, dysmenorrhea formulations.
  • Bioactivity: Potent antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, hypoglycemic, blood circulation-promoting; topical use relieves muscle tension, antibacterial & antipruritic.
  • Health supplements: Natural antioxidant, immunity enhancer; used in functional foods, essential oil capsules.
（4）Fine Chemicals & Synthesis
  • Fragrance intermediates: Synthesis of benzaldehyde, cinnamic acid, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamyl acetate, coumarin.
  • Agricultural pest control: Natural insect repellent, pesticide, antifungal agent; used in fruit/vegetable preservation, storage pest control, eco-friendly pesticides.
  • Industrial additives: Coatings, rubber, inks (fragrancing, antibacterial, anti-aging).
4. Key Advantages
  • Natural & Safe: FEMA 2286, FDA GRAS, GB2760 approved; plant-derived, low toxicity & high efficiency, residue-free.
  • Unique Aroma: Authentic cinnamon spice + warm sweet balsamic notes; synthetic versions cannot replicate natural complexity.
  • Chinese Resource Monopoly: Global leading cassia oil producer (Guangxi/Guangdong); stable capacity & significant cost advantage.
  • Multi-functional Activity: Combines fragrance, antimicrobial, antioxidant, pharmaceutical benefits for full industrial chain applications.
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