phenyl cinnamate Chemical Properties

Melting point:

73 °C(Solv: ethanol (64-17-5))

Boiling point:

205-207 °C(Press: 12 Torr)

Density 

1.144±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

solubility 

Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

form 

White crystals.

Odor

Very faint, sweet, floral-balsamic odour.

phenyl cinnamate Usage And Synthesis

Definition

Phenyl cinnamate has been used in perfume compositions as a fixative for balsamic and Oriental fragrance types. Phenyl cinnamate decomposition may create a phenolic odor.

Production Methods

Phenyl cinnamate is produced from Phenolsodium and Cinnamoylchloride.

Purification Methods

Crystallise the cinnamate from EtOH (2mL/g). It can also be distilled under reduced pressure. [Womack & McWhirter Org Synth Coll Vol III 715 1955, Beilstein 9 H 583, 9 II 387, 9 III 2689, 9 IV 2011.]