| Methyl cinnamate[1][2] | |
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Methyl (E)-3-Phenylprop-2-enoate |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | 1754-62-7 |
| PubChem | 637520 |
| EC number | 203-093-8 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 |
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| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C10H10O2 |
| Molar mass | 162.185 g/mol |
| Density | 1.092 g/cm^3 |
| Melting point |
34–38 °C |
| Boiling point |
261–262 °C |
| Solubility in water | Insoluble |
| Hazards | |
| S-phrases | S22 S24/25 |
| Flash point | >230 °F |
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Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid and is a white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil.[3][4] Eucalyptus olida has the highest known concentrations of methyl cinnamate (98%) with a 2-6% fresh weight yield in the leaf and twigs.[5]
Methyl cinnamate is used in the flavor and perfume industries. The flavor is fruity and strawberry-like; and the odor is sweet, balsamic with fruity odor, reminiscent of cinnamon and strawberry.[1]
It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.[6]
Moderately toxic by ingestion. The oral LD50 for rats is 2610 mg/kg.[7] It is combustible as a liquid, and when heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. [4]