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Benzyl cinnamate

SKU 90037602 CAS 103-41-3 Available on enquiry

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Benzyl cinnamate is an ester used primarily as a fragrance ingredient and fixative in perfumes and cosmetics. It is identified by CAS number 103-41-3 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies Benzyl cinnamate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90037602
CAS Number: 103-41-3
IUPAC Name: benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
EC Number: 203-109-3
Exact Mass: 238.0994
SMILES: C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2
InChIKey: NGHOLYJTSCBCGC-VAWYXSNFSA-N
InChI: 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+
PubChem CID: 5273469

Synonyms

3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester
benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate
Benzyl alcohol, cinnamic ester
Benzyl gamma-phenylacrylate
Benzylester kyseliny skoricove
Cinnamein
Cinnamic acid, benzyl ester
FEMA No. 2142
trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Appearance: White to pale-yellow, fused, crystalline solid
Odour: Sweet odor of balsam
Melting Point: 39 °C
Boiling Point: 228-230 °C at 22 mmHg
Solubility (other solvents): Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Vapour Pressure: 1 mmHg at 173.8 °C

Source: PubChem CID 5273469 (HSDB, Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is Benzyl cinnamate used for?

Benzyl cinnamate is primarily used as a fragrance ingredient and a flavoring agent in the cosmetic and food industries.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Benzyl cinnamate?

The chemical formula for Benzyl cinnamate is C16H14O2 and it has a molecular weight of 238.28 g/mol.

How should Benzyl cinnamate be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and heat sources.

What grade of Benzyl cinnamate is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade and purity levels currently available for your requirements.

Can Molekula supply Benzyl cinnamate in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply Benzyl cinnamate in bulk quantities to meet your industrial or research needs.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.