Description

Benzyl Cinnamate is a versatile ester compound prized for its pleasant, balsamic aroma and fixative properties. This high-purity ingredient is essential for formulators seeking consistent quality and reliable performance in sensitive applications. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A key component in perfumery as a fixative and base note, imparting sweet, balsamic, and floral nuances to fine fragrances, soaps, and detergents.
• Flavor Industry: Used as a flavoring agent to provide fruity, berry-like notes in food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Employed as a fragrance ingredient and fixative in lotions, creams, shampoos, and other cosmetic formulations.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a valuable synthetic intermediate in the production of certain pharmaceutical compounds.
• Industrial Applications: Functions as a plasticizer and in specialty chemical synthesis for various industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Cinnamate
CAS No.	103-41-3
Molecular Formula	C16H14O2
Molecular Weight	238.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzyl 3-Phenylacrylate; Cinnamic Acid Benzyl Ester; Benzyl β-Phenylacrylate; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid Phenylmethyl Ester; Phenylmethyl Cinnamate; FEMA No. 2142; Benzyl Alcohol Cinnamic Ester; Benzyl Cinnamylate
EINECS	203-109-3

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Cinnamate is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for fragrance, flavor, and cosmetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and specific parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or crystalline solid
Odor	Characteristic balsamic, sweet
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.579 - 1.581
Specific Gravity (25°C)	1.095 - 1.110

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