Hydrocinnamaldehyde is the organic compound with the formula C6H5CH2CH2CHO. It is produced by the hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde. The compound is used in many mechanistic studies. It is a common substrate in organic synthesis.
It is used in flavours and fragrances for its "fresh, cortex, green, leafy, foliage, balsamic, storax, aldehydic, floral, melon" aroma.
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