Cinnamic Aldehyde

Other names: (2E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal, Cinnalmaldehyde

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Cinnamic Aldehyde, otherwise referred to as (2E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enal or Cinnalmaldehyde, is an organic compound belonging to the aromatic aldehydes. This substance is mainly found in the bark of cinnamon, which is how it got its name - cinnam is from the Latin word for cinnamon. Cinnamic Aldehyde is also found to a lesser extent in other plants, such as vanilla or cloves. Cinnamon oil, from which this substance is extracted, can be up to 90 percent Cinnamic Aldehyde.

Cinnamic Aldehyde has a wide industrial application and is found in a number of products. Because of its distinctive and pleasant scent, it is often used in the manufacture of various perfumes and cosmetic products. It is also used extensively in the food industry, either as a flavouring agent or as a flavouring agent in baked goods, ice cream, candy and other sweets. Although its main role is attributed to the gastronomy and cosmetics industry, Cinnamic Aldehyde is also frequently used in agriculture as a pesticide or fungicide.