| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
phenyl cinnamate | [CAS]
2757-04-2 | [Synonyms]
Nsc21000
Benzeneacrylic acid phenyl ester
3-Phenylacrylic acid phenyl ester
3-Phenylpropenoic acid phenyl ester
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenyl ester
(E)-2-benzamido-3-(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid | [EINECS(EC#)]
220-413-1 | [Molecular Formula]
C15H12O2 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00020657 | [MOL File]
2757-04-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
224.25 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
73 °C(Solv: ethanol (64-17-5)) | [Boiling point ]
205-207 °C(Press: 12 Torr) | [density ]
1.144±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [solubility ]
Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. | [form ]
White crystals. | [Odor]
Very faint, sweet, floral-balsamic odour. |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
Phenyl cinnamate has been used in perfume compositions as a fixative for balsamic and Oriental fragrance types. Phenyl cinnamate decomposition may create a phenolic odor.
| [Production Methods]
Phenyl cinnamate is produced from Phenolsodium and Cinnamoylchloride.
| [Purification Methods]
Crystallise the cinnamate from EtOH (2mL/g). It can also be distilled under reduced pressure. [Womack & McWhirter Org Synth Coll Vol III 715 1955, Beilstein 9 H 583, 9 II 387, 9 III 2689, 9 IV 2011.] |
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