METHYL CINNAMATE Property

Melting point:

34-38 °C(lit.)

Boiling point:

260-262 °C(lit.)

Density 

1.078

refractive index 

1.5766

FEMA 

2698 | METHYL CINNAMATE

Flash point:

>230 °F

storage temp. 

Sealed in dry,Room Temperature

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)

form 

solid

color 

White to Off-White

Odor

at 100.00 %. sweet balsam strawberry cherry

Odor Type

balsamic

biological source

synthetic

LogP

2.458 (est)

Safety

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

1

RTECS 

GE0190000

HS Code 

2916399090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P272Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P333+P313IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

METHYL CINNAMATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Methyl Cinnamate occurs in essential oils, mostly as the transisomer. It is the main component of oils isolated from Alpinia species (content up to 80%) and Ocimum canum varieties (>50%). It has also been identified as a volatile aroma component of cinnamon and strawberries.
Methyl cinnamate is a colorless crystalline solid (mp 36.5°C) with a fruity, sweet, balsamic odor. In addition to the common esterification methods, it can be prepared by Claisen condensation of benzaldehyde and methyl acetate in the presence of sodium. Methyl cinnamate is used in soap perfumes, as well as in blossom and oriental perfumes, and is sometimes added to aromas.

Uses

Methyl trans-cinnamate was used to inhibit monophenolase and diphenolase activity of mushroom tyrosinase.

Definition

ChEBI: Methyl cinnamate is a methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of methyl cinnamic acid with methanol. It is found naturally in the essential oils of Alpinia and Basil leaf oil, and widely used in the flavor and perfume industries. It has a role as a flavouring agent, a fragrance, an insect attractant, a volatile oil component and an anti-inflammatory agent. It is a methyl ester and an alkyl cinnamate.

General Description

Methyl trans-cinnamate has antimicrobial ability.