Cinnamyl alcohol is an organic compound that is found in esterified form in storax, Balsam of 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.
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Uses
Cinnamyl alcohol has a distinctive odour described as “sweet, balsam, hyacinth, spicy, green, powdery, cinnamic” and is used in perfumery and as a deodorant.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Cinnamyl Alcohol is used in the formulation of bath products, body and hand products, and tonics and other hair grooming aids.
Cautions
Cinnamyl alcohol has been found to have a sensitising effect on some people and as a result is the subject of a Restricted Standard issued by IFRA (International Fragrance Association).
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
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References
Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamyl_alcohol
CosmeticsInfo, http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/cinnamyl-alcohol-0