Cinnamic Aldehyde is an organic compound that naturally occurs in the bark of cinnamon, camphor, and cassia trees. Cinnamic Aldehyde is produced commercially by treating the bark of the cinnamon tree with steam. The aldehyde dissolves in the steam and can then be extracted when the steam cools and condenses to cold water.
Cinnamic Aldehyde is slightly soluble in water, glycerol, but it can be successfully soluble in alcohol, ether and petroleum ether. It has hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic properties. Final product occurs in liquid form, with a strong cinnamon aroma and pale yellow to yellow color.
| Physical Characteristics | Value |
|---|---|
| Solubility | Ethanol 95% v/v 1:1 clear |
| Specific gravity (25°C) | 1.048 – 1.052 |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.618 – 1.623 |
| Acid Value | NMT 5.0MgKOH/GM |
