| Name | 2-Methoxycimnamaldehyde |
| Synonyms | Heliopan 2′-Methoxycinnamaldehyd 2-Methoxycimnamaldehyde 2-methoxycimnamaldehyde 2-Methoxycinnamic aldehyde o-methoxycinnamic aldehyde ORTHO-METHOXYCINNAMALDEHYDE 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal beta-(o-methoxyphenyl)acrolein 3-(2-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenal (2E)-3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)-2-propenal (2E)-3-(2-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enal (2E)-3-(2-Methoxyphenyl)acrylaldehyde |
| CAS | 1504-74-1 |
| EINECS | 216-131-3 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C10H10O2/c1-12-10-7-3-2-5-9(10)6-4-8-11/h2-8H,1H3/b6-4+ |
| InChIKey | KKVZAVRSVHUSPL-GQCTYLIASA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C10H10O2 |
| Molar Mass | 162.19 |
| Density | 1.0281 (rough estimate) |
| Melting Point | 44-48°C(lit.) |
| Boling Point | 160-161°C12mm Hg(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| JECFA Number | 688 |
| Solubility | Soluble in alcohol, ether, benzene, insoluble in water |
| Vapor Presure | 0.000125mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Yellow crystal |
| Color | Yellow |
| Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
| Sensitive | Sensitive to air |
| Refractive Index | 1.6000 (estimate) |
| MDL | MFCD00007001 |
| Hazard Symbols | Xi - Irritant![]() |
| Risk Codes | 36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | GD6590000 |
| HS Code | 29124990 |
| Reference Show more | 1. Bian Xiaokun, Zhao Qiulong, Bu Fanshu, et al. Effects and Evaluation of Different Drying Methods on Phenylpropanoids in Guizhi Medicinal Materials [J]. 2020 of Modern Chinese Medicine v.22(02):71-75. 2. [IF = 4.411] Ninghui Ma et al."Chemical Fingerprinting and Quantification of Chinese Cinnamomi Cortex by Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography Coupled with Chemometrics Methods." Molecules 2018 Sep;23(9):2214 3. [IF = 2.408] Yu-Nan Ma et al."Fungicidal Activity of Essential Oils from Cinnamomum cassia against the Pathogenic Fungi of Panax notoginseng Diseases." Chem Biodivers. 2019 Nov;16(11):e1900416 |
| FEMA | 3181 | O-METHOXYCINNAMALDEHYDE |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| properties | o-methoxycinnamaldehyde is colorless or light yellow flake crystals, with strong fragrance and fragrance. Mp: 44-48 ℃, boiling point: 160-161/12mmHg. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform. Naturally occurring: Natural products are found in cinnamon, cinnamon leaves and Chinese cinnamon leaves. |
| use | o-methoxycinnamaldehyde is a food flavor that is allowed to be used GB2760-1997. |
| preparation method | o-methoxycinnamaldehyde can be obtained by condensation of o-methoxybenzaldehyde and acetaldehyde under alkaline conditions. |
| Biological activity | 2-methoxycinnamaldehyde (O-methoxycinnamaldehyde), exists in Ceylon cinnamon, is a spice ingredient. |