Natural Cinnamyl Alcohol

Natural Cinnamyl Alcohol 

Natural Cinnamyl Alcohol is from Chinese cinnamon oil (cassia oil), where it accounts for 2%–5%. It offers a sweet floral + mild spicy + balsamic aroma, serving as a premium floral/spicy fixative in fragrance industry. With antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it is widely used in perfumes, personal care, food and pharmaceuticals.

1. Basic Information
  • English Name: Natural Cinnamyl Alcohol
  • CAS Number: 104-54-1
  • Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₀O
  • Molecular Weight: 134.18
  • Appearance: White to pale yellow needle-like crystals (pure grade); colorless to pale yellow oily liquid above 33℃
  • Aroma: Sweet hyacinth floral + mild cinnamon spicy + honey-balsamic notes; soft, long-lasting & moderate tenacity
  • Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, propylene glycol, oils
  • Stability: Prone to oxidation to cinnamaldehyde under light, heat or 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, 2%–5% cinnamyl alcohol); 80% of global cassia oil production is from Guangdong/Guangxi, China.
  • Process (Natural physical separation, no chemical reduction):Cinnamon bark/leaves → Steam distillation → Crude cassia oil → Vacuum rectification (cinnamyl alcohol-rich fraction) → Low-temperature crystallization → Centrifugation → Recrystallization → High-purity natural cinnamyl alcohol
  • Features: 100% botanical origin, no synthetic residues, pure natural aroma, intact bioactivity, Kosher/Halal certified
3. Main Applications
（1）Perfume & Fragrances (Primary Use)
  • Accord building: Floral (hyacinth, rose, jasmine), spicy, oriental, fougère, woody, balsamic base/fixative.
  • Fine perfumes: Softens spiciness, adds sweet balsamic depth, extends longevity; for oriental, woody-floral and vintage fragrances.
  • Personal care: Soaps, detergents, body washes, shampoos (mild floral-spicy aroma, antibacterial & antipruritic, masks chemical odors).
  • Oral/hygiene: Toothpaste, mouthwash, scented candles, air fresheners (sweet fresh scent, antibacterial, calming).
（2）Food Flavor & Taste
  • Flavor profiles: Apricot, peach, plum, strawberry, lemon, honey, brandy, sweet spicy.
  • Flavor enhancement: Baked goods, candies, chocolates, chewing gums, soft drinks, ice creams, fruit wines (enhances sweet, fruity, honey notes, softens spiciness).
  • Natural preservation: Antibacterial & antioxidant; inhibits molds & yeasts; extends shelf life for jams, pastries, feed.
（3）Cosmetics & Skincare
  • Skincare: Creams, serums, essential oils, toners (natural moisturizing, soothing & anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sensitive skin improvement, circulation promotion).
  • Home fragrance & color cosmetics: Perfumes, balms, cosmetic fragrances (sweet floral fixative, enhances luxury, long-lasting).
（4）Pharmaceuticals & Wellness
  • Pharmaceutical raw material: Warm spleen & dispel cold, promote blood circulation, antibacterial & anti-inflammatory; for colds, stomach pain, dysmenorrhea, itchy skin topical formulations.
  • Bioactivity: Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, vasodilator, analgesic; inhibits adipocyte differentiation for metabolic health research.
  • Health supplements: Natural antioxidant, immunity enhancer; used in functional foods, essential oil capsules.
（5）Fine Chemicals & Synthesis
  • Fragrance intermediates: Synthesis of cinnamyl acetate, cinnamic acid, phenylacetaldehyde, coumarin(high-value fixatives).
  • Tobacco flavors: Sweet spicy notes, reduces irritation, enhances tobacco smoothness.
  • Industrial additives: Coatings, rubber, inks (fragrancing, antibacterial, anti-aging, stabilizing).
4. Key Advantages
  • Natural & Safe: FEMA 2294, FDA GRAS, GB2760 approved; plant-derived, low toxicity & high efficiency, residue-free, low irritation.
  • Unique Aroma: Natural sweet floral + mild spicy + balsamic notes; synthetic versions cannot replicate natural complexity & warmth.
  • Chinese Resource Advantage: Global leading cassia oil producer (Guangxi/Guangdong); stable capacity, cost-effective & high natural purity.
  • Multi-functional Activity: Combines fragrance, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, pharmaceutical benefits for full industrial chain applications.
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