Description

Ethyl Cinnamate is a versatile ester compound prized for its sweet, fruity, and balsamic aroma, reminiscent of cinnamon and honey. This organoleptic profile makes it a cornerstone ingredient for creating sophisticated and natural-smelling flavor and fragrance compositions. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, food & beverage, and personal care industries. Ethyl Cinnamate CAS NO 103-36-6 is valued for its stability and ability to impart warm, spicy notes to a wide array of consumer products.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, soaps, and detergents, providing warm, spicy, and balsamic base notes.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent in baked goods, confectionery, beverages, and dairy products to impart cinnamon, honey, and fruity nuances.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into lotions, creams, and hair care products for its pleasant scent and potential fixative properties.
• Aromatherapy & Candles: Serves as a fragrance component in essential oil blends, diffusers, and scented candles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a chemical building block or intermediate in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Industrial Applications: Utilized as a solvent or a precursor in organic synthesis and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl Cinnamate
CAS No.	103-36-6
Molecular Formula	C11H12O2
Molecular Weight	176.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-Phenylpropenoate; Ethyl (E)-Cinnamate; Cinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Phenylacrylate; Ethyl β-Phenylacrylate; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl Cinnamate; FEMA No. 2430
EINECS	203-104-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl Cinnamate is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is manufactured to meet relevant industry standards, including FEMA GRAS and IFRA guidelines for flavor and fragrance applications. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical parameters, available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, heat, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor	Characteristic, sweet balsamic
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.558 - 1.562
Specific Gravity (25°C)	1.045 - 1.055
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol, ether; insoluble in water

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.