Cassia
At a glance
Distilled from the bark and leaves of the cassia tree, mainly in China, giving a warm, spicy, cinnamon-like scent that is sharper and more one-dimensional than true cinnamon oil.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
OriginCinnamomum cassia bark, primarily China and Vietnam
ExtractionSteam distillation
Chemical familyCinnamic aldehyde
CAS number8007-80-5
ProfileSharp, sweet, spicy scent close to cinnamon but harsher
IFRA statusRestricted, cinnamaldehyde content under IFRA limits
Cost tierLow
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