Cassia (Chinese Cinnamon)
Cinnamomum cassia (L.) J. Presl (Lauraceae)
High-oil Chinese cassia cultivated in Guangdong and Guangxi. We supply whole cassia tubes (quills), hydraulic pressed whole cassia, scraped premium and standard sticks, micro-milled powder, extraction chips, pure Cassia Essential Oil, and Oleoresin.
- Plant Part
- Dried Bark / Twig
- Origin
- Guangdong & Guangxi, China
- MOQ
- 100 kg
- Shelf Life
- 36 months from harvest
Standardized Specification
Published specification ranges and the analytical method referenced for each parameter. Batch-specific results are issued on the certificate of analysis, not on this page.
| Parameter | Specification | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Cinnamaldehyde (GC-FID) | ≥ 75.0% - 85.0% (Oil) | GC-FID |
| Volatile Oil (Whole Bark) | ≥ 2.5% ml/100g | Pharmacopeial Assay |
| Moisture (Bark) | ≤ 14.0% | AOAC 930.04 |
| Total Ash | ≤ 5.0% | USP <281> |
| Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ICP-MS |
Composition, Format & Handling
Standardized assayCinnamaldehyde ≥ 75.0% - 85.0% (Oil) / Volatile Oil ≥ 2.5% (Bark)
Marker compoundsTrans-Cinnamaldehyde, Cinnamyl Acetate, Coumarin, Eugenol
Extraction / processingOrigin Selection / Steam Distillation / Food Grade Solvent (Oleoresin)
Extraction ratioNatural Whole Bark / 20:1 for Oleoresin / Steam Distilled for Oil
AppearanceThick reddish-brown rolled quills, broken bark, or deep amber essential oil
Particle / cutSticks / Broken / 60–100 mesh ground powder
CAS Number8007-80-5
Storage ConditionsStore in dry warehouse below 25°C, away from moisture and strong sunlight
Analytical Fingerprint
Illustrative chromatographic profile showing the marker peaks used for identification. Peak heights are schematic and are not batch results.
Analytical Chromatography Profile (280 nm)Validated Method Conformance
X-Axis: Retention Time (min)Y-Axis: Absorbance UnitsQC Fingerprint: PASS
Coumarin3.5 min
Cinnamyl Acetate7.2 min
Cinnamaldehyde (Dominant)12.8 min
Commercial Formats
12 products
- Premium Cassia SticksGrade A Scraped, Uniform Length ±5mm, Volatile Oil ≥ 2.5%, Moisture ≤ 13.5%