Allyl Cinnamate is characterized by its peach and apricot odour, appearing as a colourless to light yellow, slightly viscous liquid. This ester is appreciated for its sweet, fruity aroma.
Frequently incorporated into perfumes and fragrances to introduce or enhance peach and apricot notes. It is valued for its ability to impart a sweet, warm, fruity aroma to various fragrance compositions.
IUPAC Name: prop-2-enyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoateCAS Number: 1866-31-5
Molecular Formula: C12H12O2
Molecular Weight: 188.22 g/mol
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Allyl cinnamate 2: Propenyl cinnamate 3: Allyl 3-phenylacrylate 4: Vinyl carbinyl cinnamate 5: CINNAMIC ACID, ALLYL ESTER 6: Cinnamic Acid Allyl Ester 7: 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, 2-propenyl ester 8: Allyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate 9: FEMA No. 2022
Chemist Says
Colourless to light yellow, slightly viscous liquid with a peach/apricot odour
Scent: Peach, Apricot
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Sweet, Fruity, Peach, Apricot
2: Warm, Spicy, Sweet, Cinnamon, Balsamic
3: Sweet, Spicy
4: Strong, spicy, and fruity scent (restricted in some regulations).
Irritant