Compounds
Cinnamyl cinnamate (styracin)
The signature ester of storax, from which it was first isolated; abundant in Sumatra benzoin as well. Responsible for much of the leathery-spicy warmth those materials share.
| Role | ester |
|---|---|
| Formula | C18H16O2 |
| Molecular weight | 264.3 g/mol |
| IUPAC name | [(E)-3-phenylprop-2-enyl] (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
| XLogP | 4.4 |
| PubChem CID | 1550890 |
| Safety | Sensitizer. |
Scent facets
- Heavy, sweet-balsamic, storax-like.
Found in
Also called
- Cinnamyl cinnamate
- 122-69-0
- Styracin
- Cinnamyl alcohol, cinnamate
- 3-Phenylallyl cinnamate
- FEMA No. 2298