Product Name: |
Natural Methyl cinnamate |
Synonyms: |
Methyl Cinamate;(Z)-3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester;2-Propenoicacid,3-phenyl-,methylester;3-phenyl-2-propenoicacimethylester;3-phenyl-prop-2-enoicacidmethylester;Methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate;Methyl ester of Cinnamic acid;methyl3-phenyl-2-propenoate |
CAS: |
103-26-4 |
MF: |
C10H10O2 |
MW: |
162.19 |
EINECS: |
203-093-8 |
Product Categories: |
Cosmetics;Benzene derivatives;FINE Chemical & INTERMEDIATES;Cinnamic acid;Alphabetical Listings;Certified Natural ProductsFlavors and Fragrances;Flavors and Fragrances;M-N |
Mol File: |
103-26-4.mol |
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Melting point |
34-38 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point |
260-262 °C(lit.) |
density |
1.092 |
FEMA |
2698 | METHYL CINNAMATE |
refractive index |
1.5771 |
Fp |
>230 °F |
form |
Fused Crystalline Mass |
Specific Gravity |
1.092 |
color |
White to light yellow |
Water Solubility |
insoluble |
JECFA Number |
658 |
Merck |
14,2299 |
BRN |
386468 |
InChIKey |
CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N |
CAS DataBase Reference |
103-26-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester(103-26-4) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
Methyl cinnamate (103-26-4) |
Safety Statements |
22-24/25 |
WGK Germany |
1 |
RTECS |
GE0190000 |
TSCA |
Yes |
HS Code |
29163990 |
Toxicity |
Moderately toxic by ingestion . The oral LD50 for rats is 2610 mg / kg . It is combustible as a liquid, and when heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. |
Chemical Properties |
Methyl cinnamate has a fruity, balsamic odor similar to strawberry and a corresponding sweet taste. |
Chemical Properties |
White to light yellow fused crystalline mas |
Occurrence |
Reported found in the oil from rhizomes of Alpinia malaccensis, in the oil from leaves of Ocimum canum Sims.; in the oil of Narcissus jonquilla L.; in the oil from rhizomes of Gastrochilus panduratum Ridl.; two isomers (cis- and trans-) exist in natural. Also reported found in cranberry, guava, pineapple, strawberry fruit and jam, cinnamon leaf, Camembert cheeses, cocoa, avocado, plum, prune, cloudberry, starfruit, plum brandy, rhubarb, beli (Aegle marmelos Correa), loquat and Bourbon vanilla. |
Uses |
Methyl cinnamate is used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and household products. |
Uses |
Perfumes, flavoring. |