Ethyl Cinnamate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 103-36-6
A sweet balsamic note with a fruity berry character and a soft spicy facet. Powdery and natural, it adds a plum lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Cinnamon |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-36-6 |
| INCI Name | Ethyl cinnamate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H12O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 176.21 |
| IUPAC Name | ethyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | KBEBGUQPQBELIU-CMDGGOBGSA-N |
Synonyms
cinnamic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 3-phenyl acrylate, ethyl 3-phenyl propenoate, ethyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, ethyl 3-phenylacrylate, ethyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate, ethyl benzylidene acetate, ethyl beta-phenyl acrylate, nat. ethyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate (natural), ethyl cinnamate FCC, ethyl cinnamate natural, ethyl phenyl acrylate, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester, 3-phenyl-acrylic acid, ethyl ester, 2-propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 271.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 6.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 135 °C |
| Density | 1.04500 |
| Refractive Index | 1.55900 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.003270 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.990 |
| Solubility | alcohol; fixed oils; water, 160.6 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear oily liquid |
Regulatory status
IFRA maximum concentrations
| Category | Use | Limit in the finished product |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.22 % |
| Category 2 | Deodorants, antiperspirants | 0.066 % |
| Category 3 | Eye products | 1.3 % |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance | 1.2 % |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.32 % |
| Category 5B | Face cream | 0.32 % |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.32 % |
| Category 5D | Baby creams, oils | 0.11 % |
| Category 6 | Oral care, mouthwash | 0.73 % |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 2.5 % |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.5 % |
| Category 8 | Intimate and baby wipes | 0.11 % |
| Category 9 | Soap, shampoo, rinse-off | 2.4 % |
| Category 10A | Household care, hand contact | 3.5 % |
| Category 10B | Aerosol air fresheners | 8.7 % |
| Category 11A | Intended skin contact | 0.11 % |
| Category 11B | Minimal skin contact | 0.11 % |
| Category 12 | No skin contact, candles | Not restricted |
| IFRA Amendment | 52 |
| Restriction Type | Restriction |
| Critical Effect | Dermal Sensitization And Systemic Toxicity |
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamyl Aldehyde | 0.09 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Cinnamal | 0.09 % |
| Benzaldehyde | 0.03 % |
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.