Benzyl cinnamate
ALDRICH/W214205 - ≥98%, stabilized
Synonym: 3-Phenyl 2-propenoic acid benzyl ester; Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate; Cinnamic acid benzyl ester
CAS Number: 103-41-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C16H14O2
Molecular Weight: 238.28
EC Number: 203-109-3
MDL Number: MFCD00004789
Linear Formula: C6H5CH=CHCOOCH2C6H5
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | meets purity specifications of JECFA |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥98% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 195-200 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| contains | α-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | Halal |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C16H14O2/c17-16(12-11- |
| InChI key | NGHOLYJTSCBCGC-VAWYXSNFSA |
| mp | 34-37 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | floral; balsamic; sweet |
| Quality Level | 400  |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.515 | |
| SMILES string | O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)/C=C/C2 |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | Benzylcinnamate can be found naturally in Balsam of Peru and Tolu Balsam . It is a common fragrance ingredient found in various consumer products, including fine fragrances, decorative cosmetics, shampoos, and toilet soaps . |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 5, 10 kg in steel drum |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P272 - P273 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P333 + P313 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 356.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 180 °C |
| Purity | ≥98% |
| bp | 195-200 °C/5 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | 34-37 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2142 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |