Cinnamyl Acetate

Product Name:

Cinnamyl acetate

Synonyms:

2-Propen-1-ol,3-phenyl-, 1-acetate;(3-Acetoxy-1-propenyl)benzene;3-Phenyl-2-propene-1-ol acetate;Acetic acid 3-phenyl-2-propenyl ester;Acetic acid 3-phenylallyl ester;Acetic acid cinnamyl;3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol acetate;Ciamyl acetate

CAS:

103-54-8

MF:

C11H12O2

MW:

176.21

EINECS:

203-121-9

Product Categories:

C-D;Flavors and Fragrances;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Esters;Building Blocks;Alphabetical Listings;C10 to C11;Carbonyl Compounds;Chemical Synthesis;Organic Building Blocks

Mol File:

103-54-8.mol

Melting point 

30 °C

Boiling point 

265 °C(lit.)

density 

1.057 g/mL at 25 °C

FEMA 

2293 | CINNAMYL ACETATE

refractive index 

n20/D 1.541(lit.)

Fp 

>230 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

alcohol: soluble(lit.)

form 

neat

Water Solubility 

176.2mg/L(temperature not stated)

JECFA Number

650

CAS DataBase Reference

103-54-8(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

2-Propen-1-ol, 3-phenyl-, acetate(103-54-8)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Propen-1-ol, 3-phenyl-, acetate (103-54-8)

Hazard Codes 

Xi

Risk Statements 

36

Safety Statements 

26-37/39-24/25

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

GE2275000

HS Code 

29153900

Chemical Properties

clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid

Chemical Properties

Cinnamyl acetate has a characteristic balsamic-floral odor and burning, sweet taste reminiscent of pineapple. The ester obtained from natural cinnamyl alcohol exhibits a more delicate (hyacinth–jasmine-like) note.

Uses

Perfumery (fixative), flavoring.

Definition

ChEBI: An acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of cinnamyl alcohol with acetic acid. Found in cinnamon leaf oil.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 15 ppm: sweet, spicy, floral, cinnamon and honey with a tutti-fruitti nuance.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. A skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. See also ALLYL COMPOUNDS.

Raw materials

Acetic anhydride-->Sodium acetate-->Cinnamyl alcohol-->CINNAMIC ALCOHOL