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Hydrocinnamaldehyde

CAS: 104-53-0

Overview

Hydrocinnamaldehyde (CAS 104-53-0 ), also known as 3-phenylpropanal, is an aromatic aldehyde used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient across food and personal care markets.

It delivers a warm, sweet, floral-balsamic character that perfumers and flavorists use to build complex scent and taste profiles. In fragrance formulation, it functions as a heart or base note.

This chemical is used in fine perfumes, soaps, and household products, contributing a soft hyacinth-like warmth. Food and beverage manufacturers incorporate it as a flavoring agent under FEMA 2887 .

It is particularly useful in baked goods, confectionery, and fruit-forward flavor systems. In personal care, it appears in body lotions, shampoos, and cosmetic creams where a lasting note is required.

The compound also serves as a synthetic intermediate for more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical building blocks. It is supplied as a clear to pale yellow liquid in standard packaging.

Food-grade material is available in compliance with industry designations, and technical-grade material is offered for industrial fragrance and synthesis applications. Purity specifications typically range from 98% upward.

Documentation is available to support both flavor and cosmetic regulatory requirements. Our supply chain ensures consistent quality for all industrial, food, and fragrance manufacturing needs.

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Physical Properties

Melting Point47 °C
Boiling Point220-222 °C @ Press: 758 Torr
Density1.015 g/cm³
Flash Point203 °F
AppearancePale Yellow Oil
ColorClear colorless to light yellow
Odorat 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fresh cortex green leaf foliage balsam storax
FormLiquid
Water SolubilityMiscible with chloroform, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, alcohol and ether. Immiscible with water.
Vapor Pressure15 hPa (98 °C)
Refractive Indexn 20/D 1.523(lit.)
Log P2.04

Safety & Handling

Warning GHS07 Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation Precautionary Statements P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P332+P317 Get emergency medical help. P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Get emergency medical help. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Trade & Regulatory

HS Code29122900
Storage Class10 - Combustible liquids
WGK (Germany)2

Other Names

3-phenylpropional | 3-Phenylpropanal | 3-Phenylpropionaldehyde | Hydrocinnamic aldehyde | 3-Phenyl-1-propanal | 3-Phenylpropylaldehyde | Phenylpropyl aldehyde

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Chemical Properties

CAS Number
104-53-0
EC Number
203-211-8
Mol. Weight
134.17
HS Code
29122900

Industries

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