Phenethyl Cinnamate
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 103-53-7
A rich balsamic note with a rose character and a soft foliage facet. Heavy and natural, it adds a floral balsamic depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Spicy |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 400 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-53-7 |
| INCI Name | Phenethyl cinnamate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C17H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 252.31 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-phenylethyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | MJQVZIANGRDJBT-VAWYXSNFSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl carbinyl 3-phenyl propenoate, benzyl carbinyl cinnamate, benzylcarbinyl 3-phenylpropenoate, benzylcarbinyl cinnamate, cinnamic acid phenethyl ester, cinnamic acid phenyl ethyl ester, cinnamic acid, phenethyl ester, beta-phenethyl beta-phenyl acrylate, 2-phenyl ethyl 3-phenyl propenoate, phenyl ethyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, phenyl ethyl cinnamate, 2-phenyl ethyl cinnamate, phenyl ethyl cinnamate cryst., phenyl ethyl cinnamate natural, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid 2-phenethyl ester, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid 2-phenyl ethyl ester, (E)-3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid 2-phenylethyl ester, 2-phenylethyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, 2-phenylethyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, 2-phenylethyl 3-phenylacrylate, 2-phenylethyl 3-phenylpropenoate, phenylethyl cinnamate, 2-phenylethyl cinnamate, 2-propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester, (2E)-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 300.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 54.00 °C |
| Flash Point | >100 °C |
| Density | 1.165 |
| LogP | 4.283 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 2.954 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | white crystalline powder |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Hexyl Cinnamic Aldehyde (HCA) | 0.006 % |
| Benzyl Cinnamate | 0.004 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Hexyl cinnamal | 0.006 % |
| Benzyl cinnamate | 0.004 % |
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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