cinnamic aldehyde

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a yellowish oil, C 9 H 8 O, having a cinnamonlike odor, used chiefly as a scent in the manufacture of flavorings and perfumes.

Example Sentences

People can be allergic to just about anything, but toothpaste's mint and cinnamon flavorings, which can include the allergens balsam of Peru, cinnamic aldehyde and peppermint and spearmint flavors, are major culprits in skin reactions, Gallo said.

From Seattle Times

As examples of the aldehyde oils, benzoic aldehyde, C6H5CHO, "oil of bitter almonds," and cinnamic aldehyde, C6H5CH=CHCHO, found in the oils of cinnamon and cassia, may be cited.

From Project Gutenberg

It consists essentially of cinnamic aldehyde, and by the absorption of oxygen as it becomes old it darkens in colour and develops resinous compounds.

From Project Gutenberg

The value of the oil depends upon its aldehyde content, the chief constituent being cinnamic aldehyde.

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Besides cinnamic aldehyde the oil contains eugenol and phellandrene.

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