Cinnamyl alcohol
At a glance
A sweet, hyacinth-like floral alcohol widely used to add soft floral warmth to compositions, distinct from cinnamon's spicy character despite the shared name root.
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Category⚗️ Synthetic
Originsynthetic or derived from cinnamon bark oil
ExtractionChemical synthesis
Chemical familyAlcohol
CAS number104-54-1
Structure
Profilesweet, spicy, floral
IFRA statusRestricted, concentration limits under IFRA standards (listed as "Cinnamic alcohol", CAS 104-54-1)
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