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Sigma-Aldrich

Cinnamyl formate

≥92%, FCC

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Linear Formula:
HCO2CH2CH=CHC6H5
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
162.19
FEMA Number:
2299
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
352
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
9.085
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

Kosher

reg. compliance

FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥92%

refractive index

n20/D 1.553 (lit.)

bp

250-254 °C (lit.)

density

1.08 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

balsam; green

SMILES string

O=COC\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H10O2/c11-9-12-8-4-7-10-5-2-1-3-6-10/h1-7,9H,8H2/b7-4+

InChI key

LBHJXKYRYCUGPD-QPJJXVBHSA-N

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General description

Cinnamyl formate is an α,β-unsaturated ester that can be used as a flavoring agent and a fragrance ingredient.

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

235.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

113 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fragrance material review on cinnamyl formate
Bhatia SP, et al
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 45(1), S70-S73 (2007)
Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 601-602 (1997)
Burdock GA
Encyclopedia of Food and Color Additives, 1, 601-602 (1997)
A toxicologic and dermatologic assessment of related esters and alcohols of cinnamic acid and cinnamyl alcohol when used as fragrance ingredients
Belsito D, et al
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 45(1), S1-S1 (2007)

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