alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde

At a glance

A classic synthetic jasmine note with a sweet, slightly fatty floral-jasmine character, widely used since the early 20th century as a jasmine building block.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
122-40-7
Profile
floral, woody, slightly spicy
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "alpha-Amyl cinnamic aldehyde", CAS 122-40-7)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26