Cinnamic acid
Chemical Properties Physical and Chemical Properties Role and purpose Uses Preparation Content Analysis Toxicity Limited use Production method- Product Name
- Cinnamic acid
- CAS No.
- 621-82-9
- Chemical Name
- Cinnamic acid
- Synonyms
- cinnamic;Phenylacrylic acid;3-PHENYLACRYLIC ACID;CINNAMIC ACID, TRANS-;3-PHENYLPROPENOIC ACID;Zimtsaeure;FEMA 2288;AKOS B004228;Cinnamyl Acid;Cinnamic acid(only trans)
- CBNumber
- CB0345387
- Molecular Formula
- C9H8O2
- Formula Weight
- 148.16
- MOL File
- 621-82-9.mol
Cinnamic acid Property
- Melting point:
- 133 °C(lit.)
- Boiling point:
- 300 °C(lit.)
- Density
- 1.2475
- refractive index
- 1.5049 (estimate)
- FEMA
- 2288 | CINNAMIC ACID
- Flash point:
- >230 °F
- storage temp.
- Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
- solubility
- Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
- form
- Solid
- pka
- pK (25°) 4.46
- color
- White to Off-White
- PH
- 3.76(1 mM solution);3.23(10 mM solution);2.72(100 mM solution)
- Odor
- at 100.00 %. balsam sweet storax
- Odor Type
- balsamic
- Water Solubility
- 511.2mg/L(25 ºC)
- JECFA Number
- 657
- Stability:
- Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
- LogP
- 2.13
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 621-82-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
- NIST Chemistry Reference
- 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-(621-82-9)
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Cinnamic acid (621-82-9)
Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)
- Symbol(GHS)
-
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
-
H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
- Precautionary statements
-
P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.
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- Cinnamic acid
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- Cinnamic acid
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Cinnamic acid Chemical Properties,Usage,Production
Chemical Properties
Cinnamic acid exists in cis and trans forms. the more stable isomer is the trans isomer, which occurs naturally and is the usual commercial product. It appears as white monoclinic prisms with slight cinnamon aroma. It is soluble in ethanol, methanol, petroleum ether and chloroform; it is easily soluble in benzene, ether, acetone, acetic acid, carbon disulfide and oils but insoluble in water.
Cinnamic acid was first isolated as crystals from cinnamon oil by Trommsdorf in 1780. He thought it was benzoic acid. Dumas and Peligot ´ identified it in 1835, and in 1856 Bertagnini succeeded in synthesizing it from benzaldehyde and acetyl chloride.
Cinnamic acid undergoes reactions typical of a carboxyl group and an olefinic double bond. The carboxyl group can be esterified to form cinnamates, some of which are important flavorings and fragrances. When reacted with inorganic acid chlorides, such as thionyl chloride or phosphorus chlorides, cinnamic acid gives cinnamoyl chloride [102-92-1]. When heated, cinnamic acid forms styrene [100-42-5] and carbon dioxide. With oxidizing agents or when heated with alkali, the olefinic double bond cleaves to give benzaldehyde [98-87-3].
Physical and Chemical Properties
Cinnamic acid, also known benzal acetate, 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid, belongs to a kind of unsaturated aromatic acid with a slight smell of cinnamon. It is presented in balsam, cinnamon oil and coca leaf in the form of free or ester form. Owing to the presence of a double bond, cinnamic acid has trans-/ cis-two isomers with the cis form containing an extra three kinds of homogeneous polycrystalline. Both trans-form and cis-form are in the presence of nature. The trans-form exists in the presence of essential oils including storax, cinnamon oil, Peruvian balsam, basil oil and cocoa leaves. The cis-form exists in Malacca galangal oil with the trans-form being more stable than the cis-form. The commercially available products are mostly in the form of trans. It has a relative molecular mass of 148.17. The first crystalline form of the cis form is called allocinnamic acid with the compound precipitated from water being monoclinic. It is colorless to white prismatic crystals with the relative density being 1.284 (4 ℃), the melting point being 42 ℃, the boiling point 265 ℃ (decomposition ) and 125 ℃ (2.533 × 103Pa); it is slightly soluble in water (25 ℃ when 0.937) but easily soluble in alcohol, ether and ethyl acetate. The second polymorph is called alpha-iso-cinnamic acid with the compound precipitated from ligroin being the monoclinic crystal. It is colorless to white prismatic crystals with the mp being 58 ℃ and the boiling point being 265 ℃. It is soluble in ethanol, acetic acid, chloroform and acetone and easily soluble in ether. The third polymorph is called beta-iso-cinnamic acid; it appears as monoclinic colorless to white prismatic crystals with the mp being 68 ℃. It is soluble in alcohol, ether, acetic acid, chloroform and acetone. Trans-isomer precipitated from dilute ethanol belongs to the monoclinic crystal and appears as white to pale yellow prismatic crystals with the relative density being 1.2475 (4 ℃), melting point being 133 ℃ and the boiling point being 300 ℃. It is very slightly soluble in water (25 ℃: 0.1; 98 ℃: 0.588), soluble in ethanol (25 ℃: 23), chloroform (15 ℃: 5.9), easily soluble in benzene, ether, acetone, acetic acid and carbon disulfide. When being distilled at 140 ℃, it undergoes decarboxylation to become styrene (Styrax BP). Upon oxidation, it generates benzoic acid. Both the cis-and trans-isomers have flower honey aroma with sweet and spicy flavor. Rat-Oral LD50: 2500 mg/kg.
Role and purpose
Cinnamic acid is an important kind of organic synthetic raw material. It is mainly used for the synthesis of methyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate and cinnamic acid benzyl ester. It is widely used in the perfume industry and the pharmaceutical industry. In medicine, it has been ever used as an insect repellent.
Cinnamic acid was used as spices for the preparation of cherry, apricot, honey and cinnamon aromas and flavors; it can also be used as the starting material of cinnamic acid ester. The GB2760-1996 of our country provided that cinnamic acid is allowable edible spices; in addition, it can also be used as the raw material of photosensitive resin poly vinyl cinnamic acid series; it can also be used as the raw material for the synthesis of methyl, ethyl and benzyl esters. These esters, being used as fragrances, can be applied to cosmetics and soap, it can also be used as a local anesthetic, hemostatic agents and pharmaceuticals (lactic acid Prenylamine and baclofen, etc.) raw materials; cinnamic acid may also be used as plant growth regulators and raw materials of pesticides; anti-corrosion agents of fruit and vegetables; raw material of ultraviolet agent and photosensitive resin for cosmetic sunscreen. Cinnamic acid may also be used as the standard for organic trace analysis and determination of double bond, determination of uranium and vanadium and thorium separation.
Uses
Cinnamic acid is an important intermediate in the preparation of its esters, which are used as fragrances, for pharmaceuticals, and for the enzymatic production of l-phenylalanine, the starting material for peptide sweeteners. Sodium cinnamate is a known corrosion inhibitor. Cinnamic acid is also used as a brightener in cyanide-free zinc electroplating baths, a corrosion inhibitor during removal of scale from zinc and in aerosol cans, a low-toxicity heat stabilizer for poly(vinyl chloride) , a cross-linking agent for dimethyl terephthalate – ethylene glycol copolymer and polyurethanes, a fireproofing agent for polycaprolactam, in laundry-resistant polyurethane adhesives for polyester fibers, and for improvement of the storage stability of drying-oil-modified alkyd resin coatings.
Preparation
Cinnamic acid is also produced by Knoevenagel condensation of benzaldehyde with malonic acid in the presence of weakly basic catalysts, such as ammonia and amines.
Reflux together 10ml of benzaldehyde with 10gm of malonic acid and 40ml of 8% ethanolic ammonia solution placed in a 100ml round bottom flask fitted with a reflux condensor on water bath till a clear solution is obtained (about 8-10hours). Set the assembly for downward distillation and distill off the excess alcohol. Continue heating the residual oily portion until the evolution of carbon dioxide ceases. Dissolve the residue in 20ml water, cool and add dilute hydrochloric acid till acidic. Collect the precipitated unsaturated acid on buchner funnel，wash with cold water. Recrystallise from hot water and collect crystals of cinnamic acid, m.p 132°C.
Synthesis of cinnamic acid from benzaldehyde
Content Analysis
Accurately weigh 500 mg of sample which have been previously dried for 3 hours in drier filled with silica gel; add 0.1mol/L hydrogen.
Toxicity
GRAS (FEMA).
The acute oral LD50 in rats is 2.5 g/kg, and the acute dermal LD50 in rabbits exceeds 5 g/kg. Cinnamic acid applied neat to intact or abraded rabbit skin for 24 h was slightly irritating;a4% solution in petrolatum produced no sensitization in man.
Limited use
FEMA (mg/kg): Soft drinks 31; Cold drink 40; Confectionery 30; Bakery 36; Gum 10.
Take moderate as the limit (FDA§172.515, 2000).
Production method
Commercial synthesis of cinnamic acid almost always results in the trans isomer.
The Perkin reaction is the oldest known method of producing cinnamic acid commercially. In this reaction benzaldehyde [100-52-7] is condensed with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate as catalyst.
Benzal chloride reacts with alkali acetate in an alkaline medium to give a high yield of cinnamic acid. Cinnamic acid can be obtained by this reaction in the presence of amines such as pyridine in more than 80 % yield.
It can also be prepared through: mixing the benzoylacetone, sodium carbonate and bleach, generating sodium cinnamic acid, followed by processing with sulfate.
Description
Cinnamic acid is a white crystalline organic acid, which is slightly soluble in water.
It is obtained from oil of cinnamon, or from balsams such as storax. It is also found in shea butter and is the best indication of its environmental history and post-extraction conditions. It can also be made synthetically.
Cinnamic acid is used in flavors, synthetic indigo, and certain pharmaceuticals, though its primary use is in the manufacturing of the methyl, ethyl, and benzyl esters for the perfume industry. Cinnamic acid has a honey- like odor; it and its more volatile ethyl ester (ethyl cinnamate) are flavor components in the essential oil of cinnamon, in which related cinnamaldehyde is the major constituent. Cinnamic acid is also part of the biosynthetic shikimate and phenyl propanoid pathways. Its biosynthesis is performed by action of the enzyme phenylalanine ammonia - lyase (PAL) on phenylalanine.
Cinnamic acid is freely soluble in benzene, diethyl ether, acetone, and it is insoluble in hexane.
Cinnamic acid is also a kind of self-inhibitor produced by fungal spore to prevent germination.
Chemical Properties
Cinnamic acid is almost odorless with a burning taste, and then turning sweet and reminiscent of apricot.
Occurrence
The trans- form has been found among the constituents of the essential oils of basil, Chinese cinnamon, Melaleuca bracteata, Alpinia galanga. It is reported found in Peru balsam, Asian and American storax and cocoa leaves. Also reported found in strawberry fruit, beer, cognac, starfruit (Averrhoa carambola L) and loquat. The cis- form is present in the oil of Alpinia malacensis.
Uses
fragrance & flavoring agent, antidiabetic
Uses
cinnamic acid has sunscreen capabilities. Some manufacturers use it to replace PABA because of its lower allergic and phototoxic reaction incidence. Cinnamic acid is found in cinnamon leaves and cocoa leaves, and is an essential oil of certain mushrooms. It may cause allergic skin rashes.
Uses
Cinnamic Acid is a flavoring agent that consists of crystalline scales, white in color, with an odor resembling honey and flowers. it is slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, chloroform, acetic acid, acetone, benzene, and most oils, and alkali salts soluble in water. it is obtained by chemical synthesis. it is also termed 3-phenylpro- penoic acid.
Definition
ChEBI: A monocarboxylic acid that consists of acrylic acid bearing a phenyl substituent at the 3-position. It is found in Cinnamomum cassia.
Preparation
Two isomers, trans- and cis- exist; the trans-isomer is of interest for use in flavoring; in addition to the extraction from natural sources (storax), it can be prepared as follows: (1) from benzaldehyde, anhydrous sodium acetate and acetic anhydride in the presence of pyridine (Perkin reaction); (2) from benzaldehyde and ethyl acetate (Claisen condensation); (3) from benzaldehyde and acetylene chloride; (4) by oxidation of benzylidene acetone with sodium hypochlorite.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 75, p. 1068, 1953 DOI: 10.1021/ja01101a016
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 59, p. 710, 1994 DOI: 10.1021/jo00083a006
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous and intraperitoneal routes. Moderately toxic by ingestion. A skin irritant. Combustible liquid. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.
Synthesis
Rainer Ludwig Claisen (1851–1930), German chemist, described for the first time in 1890 the synthesis of cinnamates by reacting aromatic aldehydes with esters. The reaction is known as the Claisen condensation.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from *benzene, CCl4, hot water, water/EtOH (3:1), or 20% aqueous EtOH. Dry it at 60o in vacuo. It is steam volatile. [Beilstein 9 IV 2002.]
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