Compounds
Benzyl cinnamate
Called cinnamein in older literature; 60 % or more of Peru balsam. Adds richness and long drydown to balsams; a declared EU allergen.
| Role | ester, fixative |
|---|---|
| Formula | C16H14O2 |
| Molecular weight | 238.28 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| XLogP | 3.8 |
| PubChem CID | 5273469 |
| Safety | EU-listed fragrance allergen. |
Scent facets
- Sweet, balsamic, faintly floral with a cinnamon-honey undertone.
Found in
Also called
- BENZYL CINNAMATE
- 103-41-3
- Cinnamein
- Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate
- benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
- trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester