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