Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde
Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is a pale yellow oily aldehyde with a deep, rich jasmine-floral profile and a longer dry-down than its amyl analogue, making it one of the most widely used jasmine notes in modern fragrance.
It carries an n-hexyl chain at the alpha position of cinnamaldehyde and is registered under CAS 101-86-0 with the molecular formula C₁₅H₂₀O. The extra methylene unit relative to alpha-amylcinnamaldehyde adds body, tenacity, and a softer, more rounded floral tone.
We source bulk Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde from top China manufacturers for our partners. The manufacturer is in Hubei. A smaller requirement can ship in a combined container with other ingredients.
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- Packaging
- 250 kg plastic drum or 1,000 kg IBC tote
- ISO 9001
- HACCP
- Halal
- Kosher
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow clear oily liquid |
| Odour | Rich, tenacious jasmine-floral with a soft rounded dry-down |
| Assay (GC) | ≥ 95.0% |
| trans-Isomer Content (GC) | ≥ 88.0% |
| Colour (APHA) | ≤ 150 |
| Specific Gravity (25/25 °C) | 0.947-0.958 |
| Refractive Index (20 °C) | 1.5480-1.5530 |
| Acid Value | ≤ 3.0 mg KOH/g |
| Aldehyde Content (as C₁₅H₂₀O) | ≥ 95.0% |
| Solubility (80% ethanol, 20 °C) | 1 mL dissolves in 6 mL, clear solution |
| Water Content (Karl Fischer) | ≤ 0.3% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 10 mg/kg |
| Lead | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤ 3 mg/kg |
| Shelf Life | 24 months in a sealed original container under nitrogen |
Common Markets Grades
Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is a synthetic aroma chemical traded in two main commercial tiers.
The standard perfumery grade is graded at 95 percent minimum by gas chromatography, suitable for the bulk of functional fragrance, soap, and detergent applications where high jasmine character at low cost is the goal.
A fine-fragrance grade is graded at 98 percent minimum with documented trans-isomer enrichment for cleaner top-note clarity. This grade is preferred for prestige perfumery, anhydrous personal care, and pillar candles where odour purity drives consumer perception.
Both grades are typically packed in epoxy-lined steel drums under nitrogen to minimise oxidation during transit and storage.
Applications
- Jasmine reconstitutions and white-floral bouquets for fine fragrance
- Heart and base notes for muguet, lilac, magnolia, and gardenia accords
- Bar soap and syndet bar perfume systems
- Liquid laundry detergent and unit-dose pod fragrance bases
- Fabric conditioner perfume oils where substantivity on cotton is critical
- Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash fragrance compounds
- Surface cleaner and floor care perfume blends
- Air freshener aerosols, gels, and reed diffuser bases
- Scented candle and wax melt formulations
- Hair styling and finishing product fragrancing
- Antiperspirant and deodorant perfume systems
Brands Using Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde
Widely-distributed consumer products that list Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde on the ingredient label.
- OlayFresh Radiance Body Wash – Peach and Cherry Blossom ↗Ingredient list includes '...LINALOOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL...' (INCI: HEXYL CINNAMAL)Label verified 2026-05-24
- JergensUltra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer ↗Ingredient list includes 'Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool' (INCI: HEXYL CINNAMAL)Label verified 2026-05-24
- AXETotal Fresh 3-In-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash ↗Ingredient list includes 'Hexyl Cinnamal' as EU-declared fragrance allergenLabel verified 2026-05-24
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China Manufacturers of Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde
Top Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde manufacturers in China.
Company names and logos are the property of the manufacturers themselves. They are listed here because our own directory records them as producing this ingredient. A listing is not an endorsement by them, and we do not represent them or speak on their behalf.
How We Help Source Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde
Direct Factory Sourcing
We run the whole process: selecting the manufacturer from the top Chinese food ingredient producers, negotiating the price, verifying quality, and coordinating the logistics. You deal with us instead of with several factories at once.
Original Packaging and Documents from the Manufacturer
The manufacturer sends your Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde out of its own factory in the original packing, through to your destination port. The COA, COO, MSDS, TDS and any certifications reach you from the manufacturer as well.
Free Samples and Lead Time
We send 100 to 500 g free for your own laboratory to test and you cover only the courier, usually within 2 to 3 working days. ETD is usually within 7 to 15 days once the order is confirmed, and we check that date against the factory's own manufacturing schedule before we give it to you.
Combined Shipment
We can load Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde together with other ingredients such as Capsicum Oleoresin, Ethyl Maltol and White Pepper into one 20' FCL. If your quantity is small, we can also ship LCL.
Regulatory Status
Alpha-Hexylcinnamaldehyde is one of the most extensively studied fragrance materials and is recognised by IFRA without quantitative restriction for most product categories.
The European Union lists it as a declared fragrance allergen under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, requiring label declaration above 0.001 percent in leave-on cosmetics and 0.01 percent in rinse-off cosmetics.
It is registered under REACH at the highest tonnage band by all major fragrance houses. The substance is listed on FEMA GRAS as 2569 for flavour use and on the principal global chemical inventories including TSCA, DSL, IECSC, AICS, KECL, and PICCS.
Dermal sensitization data place it among the lower-risk fragrance aldehydes, which supports its broad use in leave-on personal care.
Manufacturing Process
Commercial synthesis proceeds by base-catalysed aldol condensation of benzaldehyde with octanal, in close analogy to the amyl homologue but with octanal as the alpha-CH active partner.
The reaction is carried out in dilute aqueous-alcoholic alkali, typically sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide, at 30 to 50 degrees Celsius. Controlled feed rate and temperature favor the cross-condensation product and suppress octanal self-condensation.
After neutralisation and phase separation, the crude aldehyde is washed, dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate, and fractionally distilled under reduced pressure. A final wiped-film distillation removes high-boiling impurities and yields a colourless to faint yellow liquid with the characteristic warm floral odour.
Trans-isomer enrichment is achieved through controlled equilibration during the final purification stages, since the trans form carries the cleaner and more powerful jasmine note.
