Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde α Hexyl cinnamaldehyde,South Africa afexpo price supplier

Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde

CAS: 101-86-0
Synonyms: α-n Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde, α-Hexyl cinnamaidehyde; α-n-Hexyl-β-Phenylacrolein; AHCA; HCA
Octanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)
EINECS Number: 202-983-3
HS Number: 2912290000
Molecular Weight: 216.32
Molecular Formula: C15H20O

Odor Profile: Floral, Jasmin, Waxy
Olfactory Description: Similar to alpha amyl cinnamic aldehyde but with a finer, more floral and delicate character.
Visual Description: Clear yellow liquid
GC Analysis ------------- Min --- Max
trans isomer ------------ 90% --- 95%
cis isomer -------------- 3% ---- 8.5%
cis + trans isomers ----- 95%
Acid Value (mg KOH/gm) -- 0 ----- 0.5
Fla shpoint (closed cup)- > 100C

Physical and chemical properties

Form: Liquid
pH: Not Available
Appearance Pale yellow
% Volatile by weight: 100%
Odor: Jasmine
Specific gravity: 0.95 - 0.96 (25C)
Solubility in water: Negligible
Evaporation rate: < 0.01
Vapor pressure: <0.02 mm Hg @20C
Boiling point F: 581F
Boiling point C: 305C
Melting point: 4C (39F

USES: Very extensively used in perfumes where it produces a jasmine-like floral when accompanied by more volatile chemicals of floral character. Blends easily and assists in fixation of the fragrance. It is also used in Soap, Acid Cleaner Liquid, Detergent, Alcoholic Lotion, Fabric Softener, Anti Perspirant, Foam Bath, Hard Surface Cleaner, Deo Stick, Shampoo, Bleach.