Product Name: |
Phenethyl cinnamate |
Synonyms: |
B-PHENYLETHYL CINNAMATE;Benzylcarbinyl 3-phenyl propenoate;benzylcarbinyl cinnamate;BETA PHENYL ETHYL CINNAMATE;FEMA 2863;2-Phenylethyl 3-phenyl propenoate;2-phenylethyl cinnamate;PHENYLETHYL CINNAMATE |
CAS: |
103-53-7 |
MF: |
C17H16O2 |
MW: |
252.31 |
EINECS: |
203-120-3 |
Product Categories: |
Cinnamic acid |
Mol File: |
103-53-7.mol |
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Melting point |
54-56 °C(lit.) |
Boiling point |
355.49°C (rough estimate) |
density |
1.0832 (rough estimate) |
FEMA |
2863 | PHENETHYL CINNAMATE |
refractive index |
1.5700 (estimate) |
Fp |
>230 °F |
JECFA Number |
671 |
InChIKey |
MJQVZIANGRDJBT-VAWYXSNFSA-N |
CAS DataBase Reference |
103-53-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference |
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester(103-53-7) |
EPA Substance Registry System |
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, 2-phenylethyl ester (103-53-7) |
Hazard Codes |
Xi |
Risk Statements |
36/37/38 |
Safety Statements |
26-36 |
WGK Germany |
2 |
RTECS |
GE0405000 |
HS Code |
38220090 |
Chemical Properties |
It is a crystalline solid (mp 65–68°C) with a heavy, rosy, balsamic odor. It is used as a fixative in blossom fragrances. |
Chemical Properties |
Phenethyl cinnamate has a sweet, balsamic odor, reminiscent of rose. At low levels, it has a sweet, plum-like taste. |
Preparation |
From phenylethyl alcohol and methylcinnamate by alcohol interchange esterification. |
Raw materials |
Phenethyl alcohol |