| Identification | |
| Name: | Methyl cinnamate |
| Synonyms: | Methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate;2-propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester, (2E)-;methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate;2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester;Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate;Methyl cinnamate (natural);Methyl 3-phenylacrylate;Methyl cinnamylate;methyl (2E)-3-phenylacrylate;Cinnamic acid methyl ester;Methyl Cinnamate 98%min;Methyl cinnamate nat.;Methyl Cinnamate Natural; |
| CAS: | 103-26-4 |
| EINECS: | 203-093-8 |
| Molecular Formula: | C10H10O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 162.19 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+ |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.092 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. |
| Refractive index: | 1.5771 |
| Water Solubility: | insoluble |
| Solubility: | insoluble |
| Appearance: | White to light yellow crystals. Fruity odor. |
| Specification: |
??Methyl cinnamate , with CAS number of 103-36-6, can be called 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 ; Trans-3-phenylacrylic acid methyl ester . It is a white to light yellow fused crystalline mas, Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.?Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid. 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. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Usage: | Used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart strawberry and cinnamon scents. |
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