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IUPAC name
Benzyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate
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Other names
Benzylcinnamate; Cinnamein; Benzylcinnamoate; Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate; 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester; Cinnamic acid benzyl ester
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.002.827 |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
C16H14O2 | |
Molar mass | 238.286 g·mol−1 |
Appearance | White to pale yellow solid[1] |
Melting point | 34 °C (93 °F; 307 K) |
Boiling point | 195 °C (383 °F; 468 K) |
Insoluble[1] | |
Solubility in ethanol | 125 g/L |
Solubility in glycerin | insoluble |
Solubility in propylene glycol | insoluble |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Benzyl cinnamate is the chemical compound which is the ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol.
Occurs in Peru and Tolu balsam, in Sumatra and Penang benzoin, and as the main constituent of copaiba balsam.[3]
By heating benzyl chloride and excess sodium cinnamate in water to 100 to 115°C; by heating sodium cinnamate with an excess of benzyl chloride in the presence of diethylamine.[3]
Benzyl cinnamate is used in heavy, oriental perfumes and as a fixative.[4] It is used as a flavoring agent.[3]