Amyl Cinnamal
AKA “alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde, Amylcinnamaldehyde, Heptanal, FEMA No. 2061, DTXCID409157, NSC-6649, RefChem:1076959”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Amyl cinnamal
AKA: Alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde, Amylcinnamaldehyde, Heptanal, FEMA No. 2061, DTXCID409157, NSC-6649, RefChem:1076959
Synthetic · Perfuming · EWG: 2
Synthetic
Fragrance
Synthetic
Clean
A fragrance component that adds a warm, spicy-sweet vanilla note to the product's scent profile.
Solubility Soluble in acetone, carbon tetrachloride
Formula
C14H18O
Mol. Weight
202.29
CAS #
122-40-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid, Other Solid; Liquid
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic fragrance ingredient developed in the 20th century. Created to replicate and stabilize the scent profile of cinnamon and related spices in modern cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR