CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE
---- Representative of the aldehydes
【Main components】Cinnamic aldehyde
【Other name】β-phenylacrolein, 3-Phenyl-2-propenal, Cinnamaldehyde
【Products source】Acetaldehyde,Benzaldehyde
【Molecular weight】132.16
【Molecular Formula】C9H8O
【Products content】≥98%
【Appearance】Colorless to pale yellow viscous liquid with a special cinnamon flavor.
【Product functions and applications】
Derive and refining from benzaldehyde and acetaldehyde under alkaline conditions,
Relative Density : 1.049 (20 ℃ / 4 ℃), Melting point : -7.5 ℃, Boiling point: 253 ℃ (partially decomposed), 127 ℃ (2.13Kpa), Refractive index :1.6195, Flash point: 71 ℃.
Soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform and grease, dissolved in propylene glycol, insoluble in water and glycerol. Easily oxidized in air, acid, The main application and features:
1. The application in medicine: Cinnamic Aldehyde plays important part in the application of pharmaceutical raw materials,commonly used in external drugs, synthetic drugs. Cinnamaldehyde can reduce the activity of trypsin, a significant stomach, carminative effect.Can be used for drugs in blood glucose control, diabetes control. Additionally, Cinnamaldehyde also has anti-virus, anti-cancer, dilation of blood vessels and blood pressure. Scars on the skin, and remove fibroids are a softening effect. Bone-active oil is also used for external use, mainly from the active muscles, loose congestion, has sedative, analgesic, antipyretic, anticonvulsant, regulating the role of the central nervous system, can also increase the number of white blood cells and platelets.
2. The application in the chemical industry: used in organic chemical and Synthesis of α-bromo cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamic acid, cinnamic alcohol, cinnamic nitrile and other products. Can producing reagent, laboratory reagents, insecticides, insect repellent, refrigerator deodorant, preservative agent. Can also be applied to oil exploration in the sterilization, acidification inhibitor, can significantly increase oil production and improve oil quality, reduce production cost. Cinnamaldehyde has bactericidal deodorant for the dual effect of chewing gum.
3. Applications in flavors and fragrances: Cinnamaldehyde is one of important flavors
and fragrances.It is usually used in Soap flavor or making gardenia, jasminum, lily of the valley, rose and some other perfumes. Cinnamaldehyde is a sweet-scented hydroxy acid class compounds which has a long-term sweet-scented function.It is used as a raw material in blending of flavor. Due to the higher boiling point comparing with the other similar organics,it is usually used as fixative.
4. The application in the food industry: cinnamaldehyde can be used in food flavors based on GB 2760一96.Mainly used for the preparation of cinnamon, cinnamon, cola flavor, also used for alcohol and tobacco. Used as a preservative, Commonly used in spices, fresh preservative preservatives (paper), but also it is a very good season (expected) oil, in order to improve the taste flavor. Such as: instant noodles, chewing gum, betel nut and other food as well as bread, cakes, pastries and other baked goods. Cinnamaldehyde can be used in making chewing gum and play a double effect on oral antiseptic and deodorant.
【Applicable industry】
Widely used in food industry, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.