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Sigma-Aldrich

Benzyl cinnamate

≥98%, stabilized

Synonym(s):

3-Phenyl 2-propenoic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate, Cinnamic acid benzyl ester

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCOOCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
103-41-3
Molecular Weight:
238.28
FEMA Number:
2142
Beilstein:
2051339
EC Number:
203-109-3
Council of Europe no.:
331
MDL number:
MFCD00004789
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900882
Flavis number:
9.738
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

Assay

≥98%

contains

α-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer

bp

195-200 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

34-37 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

floral; balsamic; sweet

SMILES string

O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

1S/C16H14O2/c17-16(12-11-14-7-3-1-4-8-14)18-13-15-9-5-2-6-10-15/h1-12H,13H2/b12-11+

InChI key

NGHOLYJTSCBCGC-VAWYXSNFSA-N

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General description

Benzylcinnamate can be found naturally in Balsam of Peru and Tolu Balsam . It is a common fragrance ingredient found in various consumer products, including fine fragrances, decorative cosmetics, shampoos, and toilet soaps .

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For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

Pictograms

Exclamation markEnvironment
GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H317,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

356.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

180 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Fragrance material review on benzyl cinnamate
Bhatia SP, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 45(1), S40-S48 (2007)
Cinnamein Inhibits the Induction of Nitric Oxide and Proinflammatory Cytokines in Macrophages, Microglia and Astrocytes
Pahan S, et al.
American journal of clinical and experimental immunology, 8(1), 520-529 (2023)
Osamu Ohno et al.
Bioorganic & medicinal chemistry, 16(16), 7843-7852 (2008-08-02)
Hypertension is a lifestyle-related disease which often leads to serious conditions such as heart disease and cerebral hemorrhage. Angiotensin II (Ang II) plays an important role in regulating cardiovascular homeostasis. Consequently, antagonists that block the interaction of Ang II with
Sarvesh Kumar et al.
European journal of medicinal chemistry, 46(11), 5498-5511 (2011-10-01)
In the present study, we report the design and synthesis of novel analogs of cinnamates, thiocinnamates and thionocinnamates and evaluated the potencies of these analogs to inhibit TNF-α induced ICAM-1 expression on human endothelial cells. By using whole cell-ELISA, our
Feng Li et al.
Journal of natural products, 73(4), 623-627 (2010-03-24)
Three new flavonoids, (2R,3R)-3,5-dihydroxy-7-methoxyflavanone 3-(2-methyl)butyrate (1), (7''R)-8-[1-(4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]chrysin (2), and (7''R)-8-[1-(4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-yl]galangin (3), together with 41 known compounds (4-44) were isolated from a methanolic extract of Mexican propolis. Compounds 2 and 3 are unique natural flavones containing a 1-phenylallyl moiety. The in

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