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Cinnamyl Alcohol
Introduction
Cinnamyl alcohol is an organic compound that is found in esterified form in storax, balsam Peru and cinnamon leaves. It forms a white crystalline solid when pure, or a yellow oil when even slightly impure. It can be produced by the hydrolysis of storax.
Cinnamyl alcohol has the odor of hyacinth and is used in perfumery and as a deodorant.
Health & Safety information
Health & Safety information
Cinnamyl alcohol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy[1].
Reference
Reference
- Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.