| Agent Name |
Cinnamic aldehyde |
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| CAS Number |
104-55-2 |
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| Formula |
C9-H8-O |
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| Major Category |
Other Classes |
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| Synonyms |
2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-; 3-Fenylpropenal [Czech]; 3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-al; 3-Phenyl-2-propenal; 3-Phenyl-2-propenaldehyde; 3-Phenylacrolein; 3-Phenylacrylaldehyde; 3-Phenylpropenal; Abion CA; Acrolein, 3-phenyl-; Aldehyd skoricovy [Czech]; Benzylideneacetaldehyde; Cassia aldehyde; Cinnamal; Cinnamic aldehyde; Cinnamic aldehyde (natural); Cinnamyl aldehyde; Cinnamylaldehyde; Cinnemaldehyde; Hefty Dog and Cat Repellent; Phenylacrolein; Zimtaldehyde; beta-Phenylcrolein; [ChemIDplus] UN8027 |
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| Category |
Aldehydes |
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| Description |
Yellowish oily liquid; [HSDB] |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used to flavor beverages, chewing gum, and dental products; [Marks, p. 77] |
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| Comments |
May cause hand dermatitis in bakers; [Marks, p. 77] Contact urticaria and allergic contact dermatitis reported in workers handling flavoring agents and perfumes; it is included in the "fragrance mix." [Kanerva, p. 1138] A skin, eye, upper respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Explanatory Notes |
Flash point = 160 deg F; |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: CINNAMALDEHYDE
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