Description

Ethyl trans-β-Methylcinnamate is a high-purity, synthetic aromatic ester widely utilized as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate. This compound is valued for its ability to impart sweet, fruity, and balsamic notes, making it essential for creating complex sensory profiles. It serves as a critical building block for perfumers and flavorists in the cosmetics, personal care, and food industries, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance (F&F) Industry: A primary ingredient for synthesizing and enhancing notes in fine perfumery, cosmetics, soaps, and detergents.
• Food & Beverage Flavors: Used as a flavoring agent to create or modify fruity, berry, and tropical flavor profiles in various consumables.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate in the organic synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules and specialty chemicals.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into formulations for lotions, creams, and hair care products to provide a pleasant, lasting scent.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Potential use as a building block in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl trans-β-Methylcinnamate
CAS No.	945-93-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight	190.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl (E)-3-Methylcinnamate; Ethyl (E)-3-Phenyl-2-butenoate; trans-3-Methylcinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 3-Methyl-3-phenylacrylate; Ethyl trans-3-Methylcinnamate; 2-Butenoic acid, 3-methyl-3-phenyl-, ethyl ester, (E)-; Ethyl β-Methylcinnamate
EINECS	213-415-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl trans-β-Methylcinnamate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong alkalis and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Trans Isomer Content (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.555 - 1.565
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.040 - 1.060

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