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An Introduction to Cinnamyl Acetate, Cas No. 103-54-8

Cinnamyl acetate(Cas NO. 103-54-8) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It has a molecular weight of 176.22 and the molecular formula is C11H12O2. This chemical is a clear colorless to pale yellowish liquid that immiscible with most non-volatile oil and insoluble in water. It should be sealed in cool place without light.  Cinnamyl Acetate  has a minimum purity level of 98.0% and a maximum 1.0 acid value. Its specific gravity is 1.050 - 1.054 and refractive index is 1.539 - 1.543. Cinnamyl Acetate has sweet, spicy, floral, cinnamon and honey flavors with a tutti-fruity nuance. Cinnamyl Acetate Synonyms Cinnamyl acetate is also known as 3-Phenyl-2-propenyl acetate; 3-Phenylallyl acetate; cinnamyl alcohol acetate; 1-Acetoxy-3-phenyl-2-propene. The IUPAC name is 3-Phenylprop-2-enyl acetate. It belongs to product categories of Alphabetical Listings; C-D; Flavors and Fragrances; C10 to C11; Carbonyl Compounds; Esters. Its EINECS registry number is 203-121-9. Uses of Cinnamy

Isoamyl p-Methoxycinnamate - A Highly Protective Sunscreen Agent

Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate (CAS No. 71617-10-2) is a natural compound that absorbs ultraviolet (UV) light and it is found in the roots of the Indian Galangal plant, a member of the Ginger family. Commercially, it is prepared from Cinnamic acid which is found in the leaves of the cinnamon tree, and is chemically identical to the naturally occurring molecule. How does Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate work as a sunscreen agent? Isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate is mainly made of a fabric with a certain sunscreen effect. The principle of sun protection is mainly occlusion, and it does not have a good effect on ultraviolet rays of a specific wavelength such as UVA. UVA band, wavelength 320 ~ 420nm, also known as long-wave black spot effect ultraviolet light. It has a strong penetrating power and can penetrate most transparent glass and plastic. More than 98% of the long-wave ultraviolet rays contained in sunlight can penetrate the ozone layer and the cloud layer to reach the surface of the earth

An Overview of Ethyl Cinnamate, 103-36-6

Ethyl cinnamate (Cas No. 103-36-6) is the ester of cinnamic acid and ethanol.   It is present in the essential oil of cinnamon.   This post is here for giving you a quick overview of ethyl cinnamate. General specification Molecular formula: C11H12O2 Molar mass: 176.212 Appearance: colourless liquid, sweet balsamic-honey note Melting point: 6.5 to 7.5 °C Boiling point: 271 to 272 °C Solubility: Water, 178 mg/L (25 deg C) Synonyms Cinnamic acid, ethyl ester; Ethyl cinnamate; Ethyl trans-cinnamate; Ethyl β-phenylacrylate; Ethyl 3-phenylpropenoate; Ethyl 3-phenylacrylate; Ethyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate; Ethyl (2E)-3-phenyl-2-propenoate Applications Ethyl Cinnamate is mainly used in spices essences, also excellent perfume fixative. It is an important kind of fragrance and spices intermediates. Ethyl Cinnamate can also be used as the intermediates of medicine and food additives. Because of its high boiling point and stability, it is appropriate to be u

Frequently Asked Questions about Benzyl Cinnamate

What is Benzyl Cinnamate? Benzyl cinnamate (molecular formula C16H14O2) is the chemical compound which is the ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol. It is a white to pale yellow solid or crystal substance that has a sweet balsamic odor. Benzyl cinnamate is used as a fragrance ingredient in a wide variety of cosmetics and personal care products, including aftershaves, perfumes and colognes, skin care and hair care products. What else is Benzyl Cinnamate called? This chemical can be identified by different names, including: 3-Phenyl 2-propenoic acid benzyl ester, Benzylester kyseliny skoricove, Benzyl 3-phenyl propenoate, Phenyl Methyl, 3-phenyl-2-propenoate, Benzyl beta-Phenylacrylate, Phenyl Methyl 3-phenyl propenoate, Benzylcinnamoate, Cinnamein This may not be a complete list as manufacturers introduce and delete chemicals from their product lines Where is Benzyl Cinnamate found?

Flavors and Fragrances Play an Important Role in Our Daily Lives

Flavors and fragrances substances are strong-smelling organic compound with pleasant odor. Nowadays, flavors and fragrances play an important role in our daily lives which have found widespread applications in food, beverages, cosmetics, detergents, and pharmaceutical products. Fragrances (for the cosmetics, toiletries, and related sectors) Main applications: perfumes, skin-care products, hair-care products, and body-care products, bath additives, detergents, fabric softeners, air fresheners, etc. Flavors (for the food sector) Main applications: beverages, frozen desserts, other desserts, confectioneries, chewing gum, dental cleaning products, instant and retort pouch foods, animal feed, etc. Fragrance and flavor materials are sometimes the same if we take vanillin as an example. However, some materials can be used in flavors and not in fragrances while others can be used in fragrances but

What Do You Know About Cinnamyl Alcohol?

Cinnamyl alcohol is an organic compound with very distinct sweet, spicy, hyacinth odour. It can be found in the bark of cinnamon trees, as well as in the leaves of the tea-tree, and hyacinth and daffodil flowers. It can also be produced synthetically. Cinnamyl alcohol is mainly used in the fragrance industry because of its distinctive odour, which can be used in the formulation of bath products, body and hand products, perfumes, and tonics and other hair grooming aids. Besides, it can also be used as a food additive in chewing gum, bakery products, candy and soft drinks. Many people in the industry might know what cinnamyl alcohol is primarily used for. However, it is important to take an overview of this substance, such as: its other names, its composition and the differences between "Food Grade" and "Industrial Grade". A brief introduction Chemically, cinnamyl alcohol is known as C9H10O an