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Cinnamyl alcohol

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].


See also

See also

Reference

Reference

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.
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