Benzyl Cinnamate CAS NO.:103-41-3

Benzyl cinnamate is the chemical compound which is the ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol.

1.Item name:

Benzyl 3-phenyl propenoate

2.Specifications:

Synonyms: Benzyl 3-phenyl propenoate; Benzyl alcohol cinnamate; 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester alcohol cinnamic ester; Benzyl beta-phenyl acrylate
CAS Number: 103-41-3
EINECS Number: 203-109-3
Molecular Formula: C16H14O2
Molecular Weight: 238.28116

Structural formula:

Assay: 99.5% min

3. Properties:

FEMA Number: 2142
Beilstein Number: 2051339
COE Number: 331
JECFA Number: 670
Fl. Number: 09.738

Melting point: 37 to 39oC. At 760mm Hg
Boiling point: 195 to 200oC. At 5mm Hg/228 to 230oC. At 22mm Hg
Flash point: > 230° F. TCC (>110oC. )
Refractive index: 1.608± 0.02
Density: 1.128± 0.06g/cm3

Appearance: White Crystalline

Melting Point: 37-39 Degree Celsius at 760mm Hg

Refractive Index:1.588-1.628

Boiling Point: 195 to 200 Degree Celsius. at 5mm Hg/228 to 230oc.

Specific Gravity:1.068-1.188g/cm3
4. Application:

Benzyl cinnamate is mainly used in daily cosmetic flavour and soap etc.And it is also used in heavy oriental perfumes and as a fixative.It is used as a flavoring agent.It is used pharmaceutically as an antibacterial and antifungal.

5.Package:

200kgs/Drum,or at customer’s request.

6. Storage:

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.Handling in a well ventilated place.