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W214205

Benzyl cinnamate

≥98%, stabilized

Synonym(s):

3-Phenyl 2-propenoic acid benzyl ester, Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate, Cinnamic acid benzyl ester

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCOOCH2C6H5
CAS Number:
103-41-3
Molecular Weight:
238.28
FEMA Number:
2142
Council of Europe no.:
331
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900882
Flavis number:
9.738
EC Number:
203-109-3
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00004789
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2051339
Organoleptic:
floral; balsamic; sweet
Grade:
Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

300, 400

grade

Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

contains

α-tocopherol, synthetic as stabilizer

bp

195-200 °C/5 mmHg (lit.)

mp

34-37 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

floral; balsamic; sweet

SMILES string

O=C(OCC1=CC=CC=C1)/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2

InChI

1S/C16H14O2/c17-16(12-11-14-7-3-1-4-8-14)18-13-15-9-5-2-6-10-15/h1-12H,13H2/b12-11+

InChI key

NGHOLYJTSCBCGC-VAWYXSNFSA-N

General description

Benzylcinnamate can be found naturally in Balsam of Peru and Tolu Balsam . It is a common fragrance ingredient found in various consumer products, including fine fragrances, decorative cosmetics, shampoos, and toilet soaps .

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hcodes

H317,H410

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1B

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

356.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

180 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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Lot/Batch Number
SHBT0381
SHBS3913
STBK5528
STBK1625
SHBL3937

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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
W214205-10KG-K04061834227137
W214205-1KG-K04061834227144
W214205-5KG-K04061835565214
W214205-SAMPLE-K04061837508516