Amyl Cinnamic Aldehyde
Floral · CAS 122-40-7 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Amyl cinnamal aldehyde has a soft, sweet floral jasmine aroma with oily, fruity-tropical facets, a gentle powdery quality, and exceptional lasting power on the blotter.
At a glance
| Scent family | Floral |
| CAS number | 122-40-7 |
| Uses | A foundational jasmine building block for florals, soaps, cosmetics, and fine fragrance compositions. |
| Longevity | Lasts > 200 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale yellow liquid |
| INCI name | AMYL CINNAMAL |
| IUPAC name | 2-(Phenylmethylene)heptanal |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.58% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.53% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 0.26% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 7% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 2.5% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.32% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.45% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.11% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 0.064% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 0.26% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 0.26% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.11% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 1.5% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 1.5% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 3.5% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.11% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.11% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $2.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Fraterworks | from $2.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $6 | View → |
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