Benzyl Cinnamate

Benzyl Cinnamate, often associated with the sweet aroma of the Balsam of Peru, is a natural compound found in the balsam resin and various essential oils. It's recognized for its sweet, balsamic scent used to add warmth and richness to fragrance compositions. Beyond its olfactory appeal, it serves as a fixative to enhance the longevity of perfumes on the skin.

Employed as a fragrance component in perfumes and scented cosmetics, and as a fixative to prolong the scent's presence.

IUPAC Name: benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
CAS Number: 103-41-3
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular Weight: 238.28 g/mol
Boiling Point: 228-230 °C (442.4-446 °F)
Melting Point: 35-36 °C (95-96.8 °F)
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: BENZYL CINNAMATE 2: Cinnamein 3: Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate 4: Cinnamic acid benzyl ester 5: BENZYL-D5 CINNAMATE 6: Cinnamic acid, benzyl ester 7: benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate 8: Benzylcinnamate 9: Benzyl alcohol, cinnamic ester
Chemist Says
Solid with a sweet odor of balsam; Practically insoluble in water; mp = 39 deg C; [Merck Index]
Scent: Sweet Balsam
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, Balsamic
2: Balsamic, Spicy, Cinnamon
3: Mild, Sweet, Balsamic
4: Sweet odor of balsam