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Benzyl cinnamate

Benzyl 3-Phenylprop-2-enoate ; Benzyl 3-phenyl propenoate ; Benzyl alcohol cinnamate ; Benzyl gamma-phenyl acrylate ; Benzyl-3-phenyl propenoate ; Cinnamein ; Phenyl methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate ; Phenylmethyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate

Benzyl cinnamate (CAS N° 103-41-3)​

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Information Générales

General Presentation

  • CAS N° : : 103-41-3

  • EINECS number : 203-109-3

  • FEMA number : 2142

  • Density : 1,1

  • Optical rotation : Lorem Ipsum

  • Allergens : This ingredient does not contain any allergen.

  • Refractive Index @20°C : Lorem Ipsum

  • Volatility : Heart/Base

  • Price Range : €€

  • Appearance : White to pale yellow solid

  • FLAVIS number : 09.738

  • JECFA number : 670

Information on synthetic ingredients

  • Acid Value : Lorem Ipsum

  • Boiling Point : 350°C

  • Detection Threshold : Donnée indisponible.

  • Molecular formula : C16H14O2

  • Log P : 4,1

  • Molecular Weight : 238,29 g/mol

  • Fusion Point : 34°C

  • Flash Point : 180°C

  • Vapor pressure : Lorem Ipsum

Utilisation

Uses

Other comments :

Benzyl Cinnamate is one of the 26 allergens in perfumery.

Stability :

May form Cinnamic Acid through time.
Tends to get a yellow color through time.

Uses in perfumery :

Benzyl Cinnamate is used mainly in oriental perfumes as a fixative note. Used in heavy fragrances, reproducing notes of vanillic tree resin.

Year of discovery :

Data not available.

Isomerism :

Benzyl Cinnamate has a double bond allowing the existence of two diastereoisomers (Z) and (E) which have a similar smell.

Synthesis precursor :

Benzyl CInnamate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.

Natural availability :

Benzyl Cinnamate is found in Peru Balsam Resinoid and in Tolu Balsam Resinoid as well as in Copahu EO or Cabreuva EO, among others. Therefore, natural Benzyl Cinnamate can be extracted from these balsams and essential oils.

Synthesis route :

Benzyl Cinnamate is synthesized by an esterification reaction, using Cinnamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol and an acidic catalyst such as sulfuric acid.

Utilisation

Regulations & IFRA

  • IFRA 51th : This ingredient is restricted by IFRA

  • Restriction type : RESTRICTION

  • Cause of restriction : DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY

  • Amendment : 49

Quantitative limit on the use :
Cat.1 Cat.2 Cat.3 Cat.4 Cat.5A Cat.5B Cat.5C Cat.5D Cat.6
0,36 % 0,11 % 1,2 % 2 % 0,51 % 0,51 % 0,51 % 0,17 % 1,2 %
Cat.7A Cat.7B Cat.8 Cat.9 Cat.10A Cat.10B Cat.11A Cat.11B Cat.12
2,4 % 2,4 % 0,17 % 3,9 % 3,9 % 14 % 0,17 % 0,17 % No Restriction
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