C6H5CHCHCHO
C6H5CHCHCHO is the condensed notation for cinnamaldehyde, an organic compound with the formula C9H8O. It is the principal aldehyde found in cinnamon oil and is widely used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. The molecule features a conjugated enal system, with a phenyl group attached to a vinyl segment that is connected to an aldehyde, giving the structure Ph–CH=CH–CHO. Its IUPAC name is 3-phenylprop-2-enal, reflecting the this conjugated, α,β-unsaturated aldehyde framework.
Occurrence and biosynthesis: Cinnamaldehyde occurs naturally in the essential oils of cinnamon (Cinnamomum species) and other
Production and supply: Commercial cinnamaldehyde is typically obtained by chemical methods starting from benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde
Properties: Cinnamaldehyde is a colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a characteristic cinnamon odor. It
Applications: It is used as a flavoring agent in foods and beverages and as a fragrance ingredient
Safety: Cinnamaldehyde is a skin and eye irritant and may cause sensitization in some individuals. It is