α-Methylcinnamaldehyde (Halal)

Basic Information of α-MCA

CAS No.:	101-39-3
EC No.:	202-938-8
Linear Formula:	C10H10O
Molecular Weight:	146.19
Appearance:	Pale yellow, clear liquid
Odor:	Powerful, warm, spicy, cassia/cinnamon-like, slightly floral
Odor Type:	Spicy
Boiling Point:	1.047 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Density:	148-149 °C27 mm Hg(lit.)
Solubility:	Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol, oils, and most organic solvents.
Chemical Structure:

Application Overview

Alpha-Methylcinnamaldehyde is a versatile spicy ingredient used to create warm, oriental, and gourmand notes across numerous product categories:

• Flavoring Agent: Used in regulated quantities to provide the authentic cinnamon, cassia, and spicy profile in beverages, chewing gums, confectionery, baked goods, and mouthwashes. It is a key ingredient in "red hot" candy flavors.

• Fine Fragrances: Essential for building oriental, gourmand, amber, and spice accords. It provides excellent tenacity and warmth, functioning as a high-impact heart or base note that blends well with vanilla, clove, and woody materials.

• Soaps and Detergents: Its good stability in alkaline and surfactant bases makes it suitable for scenting household products, providing a popular and comforting warm spice scent in laundry powders and dish soaps.

• Personal Care: Incorporated into toothpastes and mouthwashes for its flavor and antimicrobial properties, and in cosmetics for its fragrance (subject to IFRA and sensitization regulations).

• Fixative/Modifier: It functions as an effective modifier to enhance the longevity and perceived richness of other fragrance and flavor notes.

• Dual IFRA/FCC Compliance: Our α-MCA is manufactured to meet the strict purity standards required by both the Flavor Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA/FCC) for ingestion and the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) for topical use. This comprehensive compliance simplifies formulation for cross-category products.

• Active Isomer Concentration: Like Cinnamaldehyde, this molecule exists as isomers. We utilize a synthesis route that maximizes the yield of the olFactorily preferred isomer, guaranteeing the most potent and true-to-type spicy odor profile, which is crucial for flavor fidelity.