Definition of "cinnamic" []

• Of or pertaining to cinnamon (adjective)
• Of or pertaining to cinnamic acid or its derivatives (adjective)

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• "Cinnamon contains a key flavor compound known as cinnamic aldehyde."
• "As discussed in chapter 2, the flavor cinnamic aldehyde contains Michael acceptor pharmacophores, which turn on gene expression of a number of cell-protective antioxidant enzymes."
• "Since derivatives of cinnamic aldehyde have the ability to protect even severely damaged cells, they are highly effective as a topical antiaging agent that can be used on a daily basis."