Cinnamyl Alcohol

Cinnamyl Alcohol

AKA “104-54-1, 3-PHENYL-2-PROPEN-1-OL, cinnamic alcohol, (E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, (E)-cinnamyl alcohol, Styryl carbinol, Styrone, 3-Phenylallyl alcohol, Styryl alcohol”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Cinnamyl alcohol

AKA: 104-54-1, 3-PHENYL-2-PROPEN-1-OL, Cinnamic alcohol, (E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol, (E)-cinnamyl alcohol, Styryl carbinol, Styrone, 3-Phenylallyl alcohol, Styryl alcohol

Ingredient · Flavouring · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Fragrance

Safety Concern

Not Clean

Cinnamyl alcohol is a naturally occurring compound that is found within cinnamon. Due to the low levels found in cinnamon, cinnamyl alcohol is usually supplied as [DB14184] within commercial products. Cinnamyl alcohol has been shown to be a skin sensitizer, with a NOEL (No Effect Level) of ~4%. Sensitivity to cinnamyl alcohol may be identified with a clinical patch test.

Solubility FREELY SOL IN ALC, ETHER, OTHER COMMON ORGANIC SOLVENTS; SOL IN WATER, GLYCEROL; CLEARLY SOL IN 3 VOL 50% ALC

Formula

C9H10O

Mol. Weight

134.17

CAS #

104-54-1

Form

Liquid

State

Pellets or Large Crystals

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Functions

Flavouring

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Adds Flavor

Adds Fragrance

Locks In Moisture

Adds pleasant taste

Adds pleasant scent

Traditional Use

Cinnamyl alcohol is a naturally occurring compound in cinnamon and other aromatic plants, historically used in traditional medicine and perfumery. It is now isolated and used in modern cosmetics primarily as a fragrance ingredient and potential antimicrobial agent.