Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenylMethyl ester, (2E)- | [CAS]
78277-23-3 | [Synonyms]
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, phenylMethyl ester, (2E)- | [Molecular Formula]
C16H14O2 | [MOL File]
78277-23-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
238.28 |
Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Definition]
ChEBI: Benzyl cinnamate is the cinnamate ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol. Occuring in Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam, in Sumatra and Penang benzoin, and as the main constituent of copaiba balsam, it is used in heavy oriental perfumes, as a fixative and as a flavouring agent. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance, a fixative, an antigen and an epitope. |
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