Benzyl Cinnamate
Description
Faintly sweet balsamic, with floral background.
General Information
| Alt Name | Phenylmethyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
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| Category | Aromatic Compound |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| CAS Number | 103-41-3 |
| Molecular Weight | 238.28 g/mol |
| Canonical SMILES | C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)C=CC2=CC=CC=C2 |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Family | Balsamic |
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| Odor Strength | 1 2 3 4 5 |
| Odor Description | Balsamic, Cherry, Floral, Fruity, Powdery, Spicy, Sweet |
| Substantivity | 243 hours at 100% |
Physical Properties
| Appearance | White to pale yellow solid (est) |
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| Boiling Point | 195 to 200 °C. @ 5 mm Hg |
| Flash Point | > 230 °F. TCC ( > 110 °C. ) |
| Congealing Point | 34.5 °C. |
| Melting Point | 37 to 39 °C. @ 760 mm Hg |
| XLogP | 3.8 |
| Acid Value | 1 max. KOH/g |
| Shelf Life | 24 months if stored properly |
| Storage | Store in cool, dry place in tightly sealed containers, protected from heat and light. |
IFRA
| Standard | https://ifrafragrance.org/standards/IFRA_STD_010.pdf | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Category | Flavor and fragrance agents | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Critical Effect | Sensitization | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restrictions Usage limits in the finished product |
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Safety Information
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| Hazard Statement | H302 - Harmful if swallowed |
| Europe Standard Hazard | N - Dangerous for the environment Xi - Irritant |
| Precautionary Statement | P264 - Wash … thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…/if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
| R-phrases | R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin R43 - May cause sensitisation by skin contact R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment |
| S-phrases | S02 - Keep out of the reach of children S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet |
