HEXYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE BHT

HEXYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE BHT is a liquid product utilized in various applications, including rinse-off products like bath and shower items, bar soaps, fragrances, and hair care products such as shampoos and rinses. It is also used in deodorants and antiperspirants, as well as in home care applications like detergents and fabric softeners. Known for its jasmine olfactory notes, it serves as a fragrance ingredient, providing fixative properties and high-purity benefits. Additionally, it functions as a cleaning ingredient.

INCI Name: Hexyl Cinnamal

Certifications & Compliance: FDA 21 CFR 172.515, FLAVIS #5.041, Kosher, UN 3082

End Uses: Antiperspirants, Bar Soaps, Deodorants, Detergents, Fabric Softeners, Fragrances & Perfumes, Shampoos & Rinses

Synonyms: 2-(Phenylmethylene)-Octanal, 2-[(E)-benzylidene]octanal, 2-Benzylideneoctanal, 2-Hexenyl cynnamaldehyde, 2-Hexyl-3-phenyl-2-propenal, 2-Hexyl-3-phenyl-propenal, 2-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde, alpha-Hexylcinnamic Aldehyde, alpha-Hexylcinnamyl Aldehyde, alpha-N-Hexyl-beta-Phenylacrolein, FEMA 2569, Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde, N-Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde

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Identification & Functionality

CAS-US
101-86-0
Chemical Family
Aldehydes
Chemical Name
Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde,
α-hexylcinnamaldehyde
Fragrance Ingredient Class
Fragrance Compound
INCI Name
Hexyl Cinnamal
Olfactory Notes
Jasmine
Tilley Product Number
10043-02
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Fragrance Ingredient
Technologies
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Aroma Ingredients
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Aroma Ingredients
Chemical Structure

HEXYL CINNAMIC ALDEHYDE BHT - Chemical Structure - 1

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Fixative,
High Purity

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
AP/Deo,
Bath & Shower,
Fragrances & Perfumes,
Hair Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Laundry & Fabric Care
Application Format
Bar,
Rinse Off
AP/Deo Applications
Antiperspirants,
Deodorants
Bath & Shower Applications
Bar Soaps
Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Fragrances & Perfumes
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Detergents,
Fabric Softeners
Product Application
  • Extensively used in perfumes, where it produces a jasmine-like floralness when accompanied by more volatile chemicals of floral character. Blends easily and assists in fixation.
  • Used in numerous soaps, shampoo, cosmetics, antiperspirants and deodorants, detergents, and fabric softeners.

Properties

Physical Form
Liquid
Appearance
Pale yellow to yellow liquid
Odor
Floral jasmin-like odor
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Purity (Sum of Isomers)96.0 - 100.0--
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)0.953 - 0.959--
Acid Value0.0 - 2.0--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.548 - 1.552--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
FDA 21 CFR 172.515,
FLAVIS #5.041,
Kosher,
UN 3082
Chemical Inventories
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information
  • 190 kg steel drums with baked phenolic resin lining.
  • 950 kg high density polyethylene Intermediate Bulk Containers.
  • 20,000 kg (45,000 lb.) stainless steel tank trucks or iso-containers.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • The recommended retest date is 12 months from the date of manufacture. If the drum (or tote) has been unopened, properly stored, and the product tested to confirm quality, it may be possible to extend the retest date to a maximum of 24 months from the date of manufacture.
  • lbs). Because of the high solidification point of HCA, it is necessary to melt the entire contents of each drum before sampling or discharge.
  • This product is easily oxidized, and measures should be taken to protect the product from exposure to air.
  • When storing drums or samples, the product should be "padded" with dry nitrogen or another inert gas.
  • This product should be handled using the safe handling practices normally accorded with the handling of organic chemical compounds, including avoidance of contact, adequate ventilation, and cleanliness.