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Methyl cinnamate , 99% , 103-26-4

CAS NO.:103-26-4

Empirical Formula: C10H10O2

Molecular Weight: 162.19

MDL number: MFCD00008458

EINECS: 203-093-8

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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 33-38 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 260-262 °C (lit.)
Density  1.092
vapor pressure  0.73Pa at 25℃
FEMA  2698 | METHYL CINNAMATE
refractive index  1.5771
Flash point: >230 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly), soluble in alcohol, Propylene glycol, Mineral oil and oils.
form  Fused Crystalline Mass
Specific Gravity 1.092
color  White to light yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet balsam strawberry cherry cinnamon
Odor Type balsamic
Water Solubility  insoluble
JECFA Number 658
Merck  14,2299
BRN  386468
InChIKey CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N
LogP 2.68 at 25℃
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)

Description and Uses

Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid and is a white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil. Eucalyptus olida has the highest known concentrations of methyl cinnamate (98 %) with a 2 - 6 % fresh weight yield in the leaf and twigs.
Methyl cinnamate is used in the flavor and perfume industries. The flavor is fruity and strawberry-like; and the odor is sweet, balsamic with fruity odor, reminiscent of cinnamon and strawberry.
It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.
Methyl cinnamate crystals extracted using steam distillation from Eucalyptus olida.

Methyl cinnamate is used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics and household products.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS07
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H317
Precautionary statements  P280
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.

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