alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde

At a glance

A spicy-floral aldehyde related to the cinnamic family, giving a warm, slightly spicy floral nuance used in oriental compositions. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
101-39-3
Profile
floral, sweet, spicy
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "alpha-Methyl cinnamic aldehyde", CAS 101-39-3)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26