Natural Benzyl Cinnamate

Product Name:

Natural Benzyl cinnamate

CAS:

103-41-3

MF:

C16H14O2

MW:

238.28

EINECS:

203-109-3

Mol File:

103-41-3.mol

Melting point 

34-37 °C(lit.)

Boiling point 

195-200 °C5 mm Hg(lit.)

density 

1.11

vapor pressure 

<0.1 hPa (20 °C)

refractive index 

1.4025-1.4045

FEMA 

2142 | BENZYL CINNAMATE

Fp 

>230 °F

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

alcohol: soluble(lit.)

form 

Crystalline Mass or Liquid After Melting

color 

Clear colorless to yellow

Odor

aromatic odor

Water Solubility 

PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE

Merck 

14,1130

JECFA Number

670

BRN 

2051339

CAS DataBase Reference

103-41-3(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

Benzyl cinnamate(103-41-3)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzyl cinnamate (103-41-3)

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

RIDADR 

3077

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

GD8400000

TSCA 

Yes

HS Code 

29163900

Hazardous Substances Data

103-41-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Toxicity

LD50 orally in rats: 5530 mg/kg (Jenner)

Chemical Properties

Clear colorless to yellowish crystalline mass or liquid after meltin

Chemical Properties

Benzyl Cinnamate occurs in balsams and balsam oils. It forms white, sweet-balsamic-smelling crystals (mp 35-36°C). Benzyl cinnamate is used as a fixative in perfumes and as a component of heavy, oriental perfumes.

Chemical Properties

Benzyl cinnamate has a sweet, balsamic odor and a honey-like taste.

Occurrence

Reported found in Peru and Tolu balsam, in Sumatra and Penang benzoin, and as the main constituent of copaiba balsam.

Uses

In artificial flavors, in perfumes, mainly as a fixative.