Cinnamaldehyde

At a glance

Cinnamaldehyde is a naturally occurring organic compound used in perfumery for its warm, sweet, and spicy scent, often found in fragrances with gourmand or oriental themes

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
derived from cinnamon oil or synthesized
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Aldehyde
CAS number
104-55-2
Profile
warm, spicy, sweet
IFRA status
Restricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Cinnamic aldehyde", CAS 104-55-2)
● drafted · last checked 2026-08-26