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trans-Cinnamaldehyde, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
trans-Cinnamaldehyde is used in the flavor and perfume industry. It is also used in medicine. It reacts with glutathione to get an adduct 1'-(glutathion-S-yl)-dihydrocinnamaldehyde. It is used to prepare cinnamylidene-bisacetamide by reacting with acetamide. Further, it inhibits xanthine oxidase.
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trans-Cinnamaldehyde is used in the flavor and perfume industry. It is also used in medicine. It reacts with glutathione to get an adduct 1′-(glutathion-S-yl)-dihydrocinnamaldehyde. It is used to prepare cinnamylidene-bisacetamide by reacting with acetamide. Further, it inhibits xanthine oxidase.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases. Air sensitive.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | °C to 8°C |
Density | 1.050 |
Boiling Point | 250°C to 252°C |
Flash Point | 131°C (268°F) |
Assay Percent Range | ≥98% |
Refractive Index | 1.622 |
Quantity | 100 g |
Beilstein | 1071571 |
Sensitivity | Air Sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,2297 |
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Safety and Handling
- trans-Cinnamaldehyde
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : trans-Cinnamaldehyde
RUO – Research Use Only
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