Ethyl cinnamate is the ester of cinnamic acid and ethanol. It is present in the essential oil of cinnamon. Pure ethyl cinnamate has a "fruity and balsamic odor, reminiscent of cinnamon with an amber note".
Cinnamic acid can immiscible in ethanol, ether and mostly nonvolatile oil. Almost insoluble in glycerol and water, slightly soluble in propylene glycol.
The p-methoxy derivative is reported to be a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Properties
Molecular formula C11H12O2
Molar mass 176.21 g/mol
Density 1.046 g/cm3
Melting point 6.5-8 °C
Boiling point 271 °C
Refractive index 1.558
Flash point >110 °C
Relative density 1.049
Identifiers
CAS number: 103-36-6
PubChem 637758
ChemSpider 553344
UNII C023P3M5JJ
ChEMBL CHEMBL318196
Safety
Hazard symbol: Xi - Irritant
Risk Code: R 36/38
Safety Code: S 02 S 24/25 S 26 S 36
Usage
Ethyl cinnamate mainly used in spices essences, also excellent perfume fixative. Ethyl cinnamate has sweet-balsamic and somewhat honey-like taste, it used in food flavor and food additives. Becuase its high boilling point and stability, it appropriate used for berky food.
Cinnamic acid can immiscible in ethanol, ether and mostly nonvolatile oil. Almost insoluble in glycerol and water, slightly soluble in propylene glycol.
The p-methoxy derivative is reported to be a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.
Properties
Molecular formula C11H12O2
Molar mass 176.21 g/mol
Density 1.046 g/cm3
Melting point 6.5-8 °C
Boiling point 271 °C
Refractive index 1.558
Flash point >110 °C
Relative density 1.049
Identifiers
CAS number: 103-36-6
PubChem 637758
ChemSpider 553344
UNII C023P3M5JJ
ChEMBL CHEMBL318196
Safety
Hazard symbol: Xi - Irritant
Risk Code: R 36/38
Safety Code: S 02 S 24/25 S 26 S 36
Usage
Ethyl cinnamate mainly used in spices essences, also excellent perfume fixative. Ethyl cinnamate has sweet-balsamic and somewhat honey-like taste, it used in food flavor and food additives. Becuase its high boilling point and stability, it appropriate used for berky food.
Main Products
benzyl alcohol, benzaldehyde , benzyl chloride, a cinnamon and ester