Amyl Cinnamate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 3487-99-8
A warm balsamic note with an amber and cocoa character and a soft orchid facet. Labdanum and natural, it adds a sweet balsamic depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Woody |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Sweet |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 344 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 3487-99-8 |
| INCI Name | Amyl cinnamate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C14H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 218.29 |
| IUPAC Name | pentyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | QDRJCWZGTMRXCL-ZHACJKMWSA-N |
Synonyms
N-amyl cinnamate FCC, cinnamic acid pentyl ester, cinnamic acid, pentyl ester, pentyl (Z)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, pentyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, pentyl cinnamate, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid pentyl ester, 2-propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, pentyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 312.00 °C |
| Density | 0.99200 |
| Refractive Index | 1.53800 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.000870 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 4.320 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 7.167 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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