Cinnamaldehyde
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Molecular Structure
Detailed Description
Cinnamaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula C6H5CH=CHCHO. Occurring as both cis- and trans isomers, it gives cinnamon its flavor and odor. It is a flavonoid that is naturally synthesized by the shikimate pathway. This pale yellow, viscous liquid occurs in the bark of cinnamon trees and other species of the genus Cinnamomum. The essential oil of cinnamon bark is about 98% cinnamaldehyde.