About this material
Cinnamalva (I)
Cinnamalva by IFF is a signature aromatic ingredient in the perfumer’s palette.
With an intriguing profile and extraordinary diffusion, it elevates compositions with warmth, depth and character.
Its nuanced warmth blends seamlessly with vanilla, amber, tonka, and woody accords, making it a quintessential choice for oriental, gourmand and spicy masterpieces.
Formulated with lasting substantivity and superior chemical stability, Cinnamalva ensures your creations resonate with elegance from first impression to dry-down.
Cinnamalva is an extremely powerful aroma molecule designed for use at very low concentrations; typically used in trace amounts, so precise dosing is essential.
Cinnamalva belongs to the nitrile family. This structure provides superior stability compared to natural cinnamon oil, while also contributing a dry, metallic edge. The effect is sharp and intensely diffusive rather than soft or gourmand.
Its warm, aldehydic character can sometimes read as austere or medicinal when experienced in isolation. In a balanced formula, however, it adds lift, radiance, and modern dryness to spicy and woody accords.
Unlike natural cinnamon bark, Cinnamalva does not emphasise sweetness or bakery warmth. Instead, it highlights the sharper, drier facets of the spice — delivering power, and longevity.
This focused profile makes it ideal for contemporary compositions seeking precision and intensity over softness.
At higher concentrations, Cinnamalva’s powerful dry character can become sharp and metallic, with a distinctly medicinal edge.
Some individuals may perceive its intensity as austere, slightly stale, or overtly chemical when evaluated in isolation.
For this reason, Cinnamalva is primarily used in trace amounts.
At low concentrations, it reveals its intended effect: a refined, diffusive dryness that enhances spicy and woody accords with clarity, lift, and exceptional stability.
Scent character
Highlights from the material’s listed odour profile.
Note position
Top note · Heart note
Material character
A closer lookOdour strength
Listed qualitative strength
Tenacity / substantivity
84 hour(s)
at 100%
Listed reference conditions
Supplied strength is 10% in DPG.
Fragrance development
Top note · Heart note
Illustrative note development · no measured evaporation data
Molecular identity
C9H7N
- Molecular weight
- 129.16 g/mol
- IUPAC name
- (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enenitrile
More compound properties
Computed and structural reference properties for the named compound. These are not measured supplier specifications or properties of a complete dilution, mixture or batch.
- XLogP (computed)
- 2
- Exact mass (Da)
- 129.057849228
- Monoisotopic mass (Da)
- 129.057849228
- Topological polar surface area (Ų)
- 23.8
- Complexity
- 155
- Formal charge
- 0
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 1
- Rotatable bonds
- 1
- Heavy atoms
- 10
- Isotope atoms
- 0
- Atom stereocentres
- 0
- Bond stereocentres
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- SMILES
- C1=CC=C(C=C1)/C=C/C#N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C9H7N/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-7H/b7-4+
- InChIKey
- ZWKNLRXFUTWSOY-QPJJXVBHSA-N
Reference data checked 2026-10-27.
Structure of the named active material; product supplied at 10% in DPG.
This molecular reference matches the catalogue’s recorded CAS and formula. It does not confirm the supplied grade, purity, stereochemistry, isomer proportions, composition, impurities or unlisted constituents.
Fragrance allergen reference
Generic regulatory reference only. This is not a supplier allergen declaration, measured composition, allergen-free claim or finished-product labelling assessment.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
European Union / Northern Ireland
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 · Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 with 11 November 2025 corrigendum; checked 2026-10-26.
Held EU transition dates: placing noncompliant products on the market until 2026-07-31; making them available until 2028-07-31. Check applicability and current law for the intended market. 2025 corrigendum.
Great Britain
No direct listed-entry CAS match in this jurisdiction’s held reference set. This does not mean the material is allergen-free. Constituents, grouped entries and natural-material composition may require further review.
Finished-cosmetic declaration thresholds: greater than 0.001% leave-on; greater than 0.01% rinse-off. Apply the current target-market rules to the actual complete formulation; no concentration is inferred here.
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (Great Britain) · legislation.gov.uk current text checked 2026-10-26.
Current supplier composition or allergen declarations are required to assess naturals, bases, mixtures and actual concentrations. Reference data checked 2026-10-26; bundle 2026-10-27. Supplementary private documents remain separate.
Product specification
| CAS number | 1885-38-7 |
|---|---|
| Odour description (decreasing) | Nitrile, Cellar Air, Humid, Plastic, Fatty, Earthy, Cinnamon-Like, Warm, Sweet, Powdery, Cumin, Powerful |
| Odour strength | Medium |
| Perfumery use | Effective from the smallest traces, through to 0.43%Listed perfumery guidance; this is not an IFRA limit. |
| Substantivity | 84 hour(s) at 100% |
| Solvent | DPG to give a 10% solution of Cinnamalva |
| Physical state | Liquid |
| Synonyms | (E)-cinnamyl nitrile, (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enenitrile, Cinnamyl Nitrile |
| Recorded name / preparation | Cinnamonitrile |
| Named active molecular formula | C₉H₇N |
| Supplier IFRA information | Catalogue copy mentions IFRA information, but no reviewed supplier-document record is available in this profile. No certificate, use limit or compliance status is confirmed. |
| IFRA document scope | Where an IFRA document is shared with the raw material, it refers to the raw, undiluted material. It is supplied as a reference for this diluted product; its stated limits are not limits for the supplied dilution. Check the document scope and assess the intended finished formulation. This notice does not confirm that a document is available. |
Safety & handling
Signal word: Danger
Contains: 1885-38-7 TRANS-CINNAMONITRILE
Hazard statements:
- H301 Toxic if swallowed.
- H312+H332 Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled.
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Precautionary statements:
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
- P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing.
- P301+P310+P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth.
- P302+P352+P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
- P304+P340+P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
- P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Professional/Industrial use only.
Datasheets & customer documents
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Documentation Supply PolicyIFRA formulation guide
Generic reference only — not an IFRA certificate, compliance decision or use recommendation. The Responsible Person and qualified safety assessor must assess the actual finished formula using current applicable IFRA Standards, supplementary documentation where available and the CPSR.
Raw undiluted material reference. These data refer to the named active material, not the complete supplied dilution. A raw-material IFRA ceiling is not a use level for this diluted product. The assessor must account for the actual concentration, carrier and all other formula contributions.
Source: 51st Amendment overview, held source checked 2026-10-21. Bundle 2026-10-27. Individual Standards prevail over the overview.
Cinnamyl nitrile
RESTRICTION · CAS 1885-38-7, 4360-47-8
Category 4 — fine fragrance: 0.43% in the finished consumer product
All applicable specification, purity and other Standard conditions must also be met.
All IFRA categories and Standard conditions
| Category 1 | 0.077% in the finished consumer product |
|---|---|
| Category 2 | 0.023% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 3 | 0.46% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 4 | 0.43% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5A | 0.11% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5B | 0.11% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5C | 0.11% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 5D | 0.11% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 6 | 0.25% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7A | 0.88% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 7B | 0.88% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 8 | 0.045% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 9 | 0.84% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10A | 3% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 10B | 3% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11A | 1.7% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 11B | 1.7% in the finished consumer product |
| Category 12 | No numeric restriction in this overview cell; review the full Standard and other applicable requirements. |
CAS numbers (comment): The scope of this Standard includes, but is not limited to the CAS number(s) indicated above; any other CAS number(s) used to identify this fragrance ingredient should be considered in scope as well.
Contributions from other sources: None to consider
Flavor use consideration: Due to the possible ingestion of small amounts of fragrance ingredients from their use in products in Categories 1 and 6, materials must not only comply with IFRA Standards but must also be recognized as safe as a flavoring ingredient as defined by the IOFI Code of Practice (www.iofi.org). For more details see chapter 1 of the Guidance for the use of IFRA Standards.
IFRA Standard type: RESTRICTION
Intrinsic property driving the risk management measure: DERMAL SENSITIZATION
Amendment revised: 49
Existing creations deadline: February 10, 2022
New creations deadline: February 10, 2021
IFRA source overview · Individual IFRA Standards and supplementary documentation
Supplier certificates and private documents are separate evidence. Their availability does not determine whether this generic guide is shown. This is a dated local reference, not a live regulatory feed.
Creative ideas to explore
Creative directions, not tested formulas.Garden after rain
With leafy and root-like directionsExplore an earthy garden sketch by pairing the listed character with a green leaf or root direction. Keep those two options separate at first so you can distinguish a fresh soil idea from a denser, darker one.
Roots and timber
With dry and soft wood contrastsBuild an earthy wood study around a deliberately simple wood accord. Compare a dry outline with a smoother variation, noting which makes the material’s character easier to recognise and which turns the sketch into something new.
Rose in the ground
With a familiar rose accordSet the earthy material against a clear rose reference for a flower-and-soil concept. Evaluate the contrast before adding sweetness or spice; the aim is to decide whether the earthy accent enriches your imagined scene.







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