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CUMINIC ACID

CAS

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Material type

synthetic aroma chemical

Canonical source

arctander

Formulation

Usage guidance

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Cost

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Compatibility tags

orientalspice-accordleatherchypre

How it behaves

Olfactory profile

Family

spicy

Note tendency

Middle

Descriptors

spicycuminwarmsweatyaromaticherbal

Warm, spicy cumin-like odor with a distinct sweaty, animalic facet reminiscent of cumin seed oil. Carries a herbaceous, slightly balsamic undertone that is persistent and diffusive.AI · claude-opus-4-7

Intensity

7 / 10

Tenacity

7 / 10

Volatility

4 / 10

Members

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chemicals · No. 756

Arctander monograph

Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 314.

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117°C

Sp.Gr.

1.16

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Appearance

White or colorless crystals.

Solubility

Very slightly soluble in water, somewhat soluble in alcohol, soluble in most oils.

Odor

Very faint, green-woody-spicy odor, resembling sap from wood, yet overall dry.

Production

1) by oxidation of Cuminic aldehyde (evt. in presence of water). 2) by oxidation of para-Cymene under alkaline or acid conditions.

Identity

Aliases · 2

Cumic acidpara-iso-Propylbenzoic acid

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