Cinnamyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 103-54-8
A sweet spicy cinnamon note with a soft balsamic warmth and floral facets. Milder than cinnamic aldehyde, it suits floral, spicy and oriental accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Floral |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 46 h |
| Tenacity2 | 124 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-54-8 |
| INCI Name | Cinnamyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 176.21 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enyl] acetate |
| InChIKey | WJSDHUCWMSHDCR-VMPITWQZSA-N |
Synonyms
3-phenyl-2-propen-1-yl Acetate, phenyl-2-propen-1-yl Acetate, 3-phenyl Allyl Acetate, Phenyl allyl Acetate, 3-Phenyl-2-propenyl acetate, t-g-Phenylallyl acetate trans gamma Phenyl allyl acetate, acetic acid cinnamyl ester, 1-acetoxy-3-phenyl-2-propene, nat. cinnamyl acetate, cinnamyl acetate FCC, cinnamyl acetate natural, cinnamyl alcohol acetate, cinnamyln acetate, gamma-phenyl allyl acetate, 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-ol acetate, 3-phenylprop-2-en-1-yl acetate, 3-phenylprop-2-enyl acetate, 2-propen-1-ol, 3-phenyl-, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 262.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 1.047 |
| Refractive Index | 1.539 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.011000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.3 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamic alcohol | 0.5 % |
| Cinnamyl Aldehyde | 0.5 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.1 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamyl alcohol | 0.5 % |
| Cinnamal | 0.5 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.1 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.