Benzyl cinnamate
[CAS# 103-41-3]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: Benzyl cinnamate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 238.28
• CAS Registry Number: 103-41-3
• EC Number: 203-109-3
• FEMA: 2142

Properties

• Melting point: 33-37 ºC
• Boiling point: 195-200 ºC (5 mmHg)
• Refractive index: 1.4025-1.4045
• Water solubility: PRACTICALLY INSOLUBLE

Safety Data

• Safety Description: S22;S24/25

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315