α-Amylcinnamaldehyde

α-Amylcinnamaldehyde (CAS 122-40-7) — formula C14H18O, molecular weight 202.14 g/mol.

Product Overview

Applications

Documented applications: Uses: Perfumery, flavoring, Used extensively as a perfume for soap products, Reported uses (ppm):, Table: Reported uses (ppm): (Flavor and Extract Manufacturers' Association, 1994) [Table#7942], Use Classification: Fragrance Ingredients, Flavoring Agents -> JECFA Flavorings Index, Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes, Cosmetics -> Masking, Industry Uses: Photosensitive agent, Fragrance, Flavoring and nutrient, Consumer Uses: Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable, Household Products: Cosmetics product ingredient: 2-Benzylideneheptanal (AMYL CINNAMAL), Amyl cinnamal is a fragrance allergen. Fragrance allergens are hazardous only to individuals who suffer from fragrance allergies. The Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act of 2020 requires fragrance allergens included in Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation No. 1223, 2009 be reported to the California Department of Public Health. Fragrance allergens are only required to be reported if present in a rinse-off cosmetic product at a concentration at or above 0.01 percent (100 parts per million) or in a leave-on cosmetic product at a concentration at or above 0.001 percent (10 parts per million)., For more information, you can visit the fragrance allergens webpage on the California Safe Cosmetics Program website:, https:, www.cdph.ca.gov, Programs, CCDPHP, DEODC, OHB, CSCP, Pages, FragranceAllergens.aspx, Product count: 4294, Information on 241 consumer products that contain Amyl Cinnamal in the following categories is provided:, • Auto Products, • Commercial, Institutional, • Inside the Home, • Personal Care, • Pet Care, Methods of Manufacturing: By condensation on n-amyl aldehyde with cinnamic aldehyde. This method of condensation of aromatic aldehydes with aliphatic aldehydes has the maximum yield in alpha-amylcinnamic aldehyde with little formation of the inferior homologs. The methyl, ethyl and propyl amylcinnamic aldehyde analogs exhibit a characteristic scent., IFRA Fragrance Standards: alpha-Amyl cinnamic aldehyde, Amyl cinnamal, Amyl cinnamic aldehyde, α-Amylcinnamaldehyde, α-Amyl ß-phenylacrolein, Heptanal, 2-(phenylmethylene), α-Pentylcinnamaldehyde, α-Pentyl-ß-phenylacrolein, 2-(Phenylmethylene)heptanal, Flomine (commercial name), IFRA_STD_005.pdf, 49, IFRA 51st Amendment - Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards, Restriction: This material should be used only in the limited quantity as stated in the Standard, DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY, Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards., Restriction Limits in the Finished Product (%): 0.57999999999999996 [Products applied to the lips], 0.53 [Products applied to the axillae], 0.26 [Products applied to the face, body using fingertips], 7 [Products related to fine fragrances], 2.5 [Products applied to the body using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Body lotion)], 0.32 [Products applied to the face using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Face moisturizer)], 0.45 [Products applied to the hands using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Hand cream)], 0.11 [Products applied to babies using the hands (palms), primarily leave-on (Baby cream, oil, talc)], 0.064 [Products with oral and lip exposure], 0.26 [Rinse-off products applied to the hair with some hand contact], 0.26 [Leave-on products applied to the hair with some hand contact], 0.11 [Products with significant anogenital exposure (tampon)], 1.5 [Products with body and hand exposure, primarily rinse off], 1.5 [Household care products with mostly hand contact (excluding aerosol, spray products)], 3.5 [Household care products with mostly hand contact (household aerosol, 0.11 [Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate without UV exposure], 0.11 [Products with intended skin contact but minimal transfer of fragrance to skin from inert substrate with potential UV exposure], No Restriction [Other air care products not intended for direct skin contact, minimal or insignificant transfer to skin], Formulations, Preparations: Grade: Technical, FCC, U.S. Production: 2023: 8, 500, 000 - <10, 000, 000 lb, 2022: 8, 2021: 8, 2020: 8, 2-(phenylmethylene)- is listed as a High Production Volume (HPV) chemical (65FR81686). Chemicals listed as HPV were produced in or imported into the U.S. in >1 million pounds in 1990 and, or 1994. The HPV list is based on the 1990 Inventory Update Rule. (IUR) (40 CFR part 710 subpart B, 51FR21438)., Production volumes for non-confidential chemicals reported under the Inventory Update Rule. [Table#7941], Production volume for non-confidential chemicals reported under the 2006 Inventory Update Rule. Chemical: Heptanal, 2-(phenylmethylene)-. Aggregated National Production Volume: 500, 000 to < 1 million pounds., General Manufacturing Information: All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing, Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing, 2-(phenylmethylene)-: ACTIVE.

Technical Profile

What this product is

α-Amylcinnamaldehyde is a chemical compound with CAS registry number 122-40-7 and molecular formula C14H18O (molecular weight 202.14 g/mol).

Identification

CAS number: 122-40-7

Its molecular formula C14H18O comprises 14 C, 18 H, 1 O atoms.

Also known as: α-Amylcinnamaldehyde · alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde, mixture of cis and

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