Methyl Cinnamate CAS NO.:103-26-4

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.

1.Item name:

METHYL TRANS-3-PHENYLACRYLATE

2. Specifications:

CAS NO. :103-26-4

Synonyms:Methyl 3-phenyl propenoate; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester; Cinnamic Acid, Methyl Ester

EINECS Number: 203-093-8

Molecular Formula: C10H10O2

Molecular Weight: 162.1852

Structural formula:

Assay: 99.5% min

3. Properties:

FEMA Number: 2698

Beilstein Number: 0386468

COE Number: 333

JECFA Number: 658

Fl. Number: 09.740

Melting point: 33.5-36.0oC

Boiling point: 260 to 262oC. At 760mm Hg

Flash point: 286° F. TCC (141.11oC. )

Refractive index: 1.556 to 1.560 at 20oC

Density: 1.078± 0.06 g/cm3

Usage: Daily Flavor

Assay: 99% Min

Appearance: White Crystal

4. Application:

Methyl cinnamate is mainly used in acridine, soap and detergent etc.

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.