Cinnamyl Cinnamate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 122-69-0
A sweet balsamic note with a floral cassia character and a soft cinnamyl facet.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Cinnamon |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 356 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 122-69-0 |
| INCI Name | Cinnamyl cinnamate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C18H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 264.3 |
| IUPAC Name | [(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enyl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | NQBWNECTZUOWID-MZXMXVKLSA-N |
Synonyms
cinnamic acid cinnamyl ester, cinnamic acid, cinnamyl ester, cinnamyl alcohol cinnamate, cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamyl beta-phenyl acrylate, cinnamyl cinnamate dist., cinnamyl cinnamate honduras, natural isolated constituent, cinnamyl cinnamate natural, cinnamyl cinnamate naturel, cinnamyl cinnamate powder, cinnamyl cinnamate reg., cinnamyl cinnamate RG, phenyl allyl cinnamate, 3-phenyl allyl cinnamate, 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-yl 3-phenyl propenoate, 3-phenyl-2-propen-1-yl cinnamate, 3-phenyl-2-propenyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, phenylallyl cinnamate, 3-phenylallyl cinnamate, 3-phenylprop-2-enyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate, 3-phenylprop-2-enyl 3-phenylpropenoate, styracin, cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate distilled
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 370.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 42.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110 °C |
| LogP | 4.450 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 3.116 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white to pale yellow crystals |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamic alcohol | 0.7 % |
| Cinnamyl Aldehyde | 0.1 % |
| 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 | 0.7 % |
| Cinnamal | 0.1 % |
| 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.
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