Amylcinnamaldehyde
(alpha-Amylcinnamaldehyde)CAS number: 122-40-7
Synonyms: a-Amylcinnamaldehyde; Amylcinnamaldehyde; Jasminaldehyde; Amyl cinnamic aldehyde
Chemical class: Aldehydes, Acetals
Industry claims found in: black tea, oilbanum
Industry claims used in: candy, baked goods, chewing gum
Possible physical or functional effects: Flavoring agents and adjuvants
Properties: industry claims FEMA GRAS; used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco; industry claims FDA approved food additive
Toxicology: LD50 (oral, rat) 3730 mg/kg: mod. toxic by ingestion; mild skin irritant; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and fumes