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A Brief
Introduction to
Cinnamon’s
Chemical NatureBy: Robert McCall
Compound Information
Chemical Formula – C9H6O
9 Carbons, 6 Hydrogens, and 1 Oxygen
Chemical Name – Cinnamaldehyde
Common Name – Cinnamon
Structural Formula
Single and Double Bonds
No lone pairs
Physical Properties• Color and Appearance – Brownish Tan and a
Solid Powder with heavy odor
• Melting Point - - 7.5 degrees Celsius
• Density – 1.0497 g/mL
• Does NOT dissolve well in water
• Polar
Chemical Properties
Not Flammable
Not Toxic
Not Combustible
Very Stable Molecule
Basic Compound
Its reaction with cinnamon buns
Other Knowledge: Portuguese traders discovered
Cinnamon in Sri Lanka around 1518
Commonly used for a spice when cooking
Preparation of Chocolate
Found in desserts, the bark of trees, and in food items
Adding flavors to drinks
This item should be important simply because of it being used for such a variety of food, thus society or the general public relies on this Chemical Compound very much