Phenethyl cinnamate
[CAS# 103-53-7]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Carboxylic acid and ester perfume >> Aromatic carboxylic acid ester
• Name: Phenethyl cinnamate
• Synonyms: 2-Phenylethyl 3-phenyl propenoate; 2-Phenylethyl cinnamate; Benzylcarbinyl 3-phenyl propenoate; Benzylcarbinyl cinnamate
• Molecular Formula: C₁₇H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 252.31
• CAS Registry Number: 103-53-7
• EC Number: 203-120-3
• FEMA: 2863

Properties

• Melting point: 54-56 ºC
• Flash point: >110 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Codes: R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S26;S36

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410