Description

Hexyl Cinnamate is a versatile ester compound widely used as a fragrance ingredient and flavoring agent. Its value lies in its ability to impart a sweet, balsamic, and slightly fruity aroma, making it a key component in sophisticated scent and flavor profiles. This product is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and personal care industries seeking high-quality, consistent raw materials for their formulations.

Application

• Fragrance Industry: A core ingredient in perfumes, colognes, and fine fragrances for its sweet, balsamic, and slightly fruity olfactory character.
• Flavor Formulations: Used as a flavoring agent to add fruity and sweet nuances to food products, beverages, and confectionery.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, creams, and shampoos to provide a pleasant and long-lasting scent.
• Cosmetics: Serves as a fragrance component in makeup, skincare, and other cosmetic preparations.
• Aromatherapy & Home Scents: Utilized in essential oil blends, diffuser oils, candles, and air fresheners for its aromatic properties.
• Industrial Applications: Can function as a plasticizer or a solvent in specialized industrial processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hexyl Cinnamate
CAS No.	3488-00-4
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Hexyl 3-Phenylprop-2-enoate; Cinnamic Acid Hexyl Ester; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic Acid Hexyl Ester; Hexyl β-Phenylacrylate; 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-Phenyl-, Hexyl Ester; Hexyl Cinnamal (related); FEMA 2569; Flavis No. 09.713
EINECS	222-489-1

Quality Control

Our Hexyl Cinnamate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. It is manufactured in compliance with relevant industry standards for fragrance and flavor ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee product integrity and support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider using an inert atmosphere to minimize oxidation risk.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.540 - 1.550
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.990 - 1.010
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

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