Cinnamaldehyde is a naturally occurring flavonoid that gives the spice cinnamon its flavour and odour. It occurs naturally in the bark of cinnamon trees and other species of the genus Cinnamomum such as camphor and cassia. Sensitivity to cinnamaldehyde may be identified with a clinical patch test.
Synonyms
Cinnamal
trans-Cinnamaldehyde
3-phenylacrylaldehyde
trans-Cinnamic aldehyde
(E)-3-Phenylpropenal
(E)-3-Phenyl-propenal
(3E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
(E)-3-Phenyl-2-propenal
Cinnamaldehyde
Zimtaldehyde
Brand Names
Dso Dressing
T.R.U.E. Test Thin-Layer Rapid Use Patch Test
Indication
Cinnamaldehyde is approved by the FDA for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.
Categories
Aldehydes
Antimutagenic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents
Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic
Cell-mediated Immunity
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting
