Methyl Cinnamate

Methyl Cinnamate is an organic compound that occurs naturally in various plants, including cinnamon. It is characterized by its spicy, sweet aroma reminiscent of cinnamon with a fruity undertone. In perfumery, Methyl Cinnamate is used to add warmth, sweetness, and spice to fragrance formulations, contributing to oriental, gourmand, and floral compositions.

Employed in fragrances to add or enhance warm, spicy, and sweet notes. It is particularly useful in creating or complementing oriental and gourmand scents, adding depth and richness.

IUPAC Name: methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
CAS Number: 103-26-4
Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight: 162.18 g/mol
Class: Ester
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Methyl cinnamate 2: Methyl trans-cinnamate 3: 1754-62-7 4: Methyl (E)-cinnamate 5: Cinnamic acid methyl ester 6: Methyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate 7: Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate 8: Methyl cinnamylate 9: Methyl 3-phenylacrylate
Chemist Says
Liquid
Scent: Fruity, Balsamic, Strawberries
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: Spicy, Sweet, Warm, Fruity
2: Sweet, Balsamic, Spicy
3: Powerful, Fruity, Balsamic, Dilution - Strawberry
4: Spicy, fruity, with a honey, cinnamon, and slightly woody character