Methyl Cinnamate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 103-26-4
Sweet, balsamic and spicy with a soft cinnamic, fruity strawberry character and a light carnation facet. It builds oriental, balsamic and spicy floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 2 | Balsamic |
| Descriptor 3 | Cinnamon |
| Odor Impact1 | 45 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 55 h |
| Tenacity2 | 164 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 | 103-26-4 |
| INCI Name | Methyl cinnamate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H10O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 162.18 |
| IUPAC Name | methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
Synonyms
Methyl 3-phenyl Propenoate, Methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate Methyl-3-phenylpropenoate, cinnamic acid methyl ester, methyl 3-phenyl acrylate, methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate, nat. methyl cinnamate, methyl cinnamate FCC, methyl cinnamate FCC (natural), methyl cinnamate nat., methyl cinnamate natural, methyl cinnamylate, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 260.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 141.11 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.04 [mmHg] |
| LogP | 2.6 |
| Solubility | insoluble in water; soluble in oils |
| Appearance | Liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.021 % |
| Cinnamic alcohol | 0.01 % |
| Cinnamyl Aldehyde | 0.01 % |
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.021 % |
| Cinnamyl alcohol | 0.01 % |
| Cinnamal | 0.01 % |
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.01 % |
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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