Phenethyl cinnamate

Phenethyl cinnamate

High Quality Perfumes Fixative

Phenyl cinnamate (C6H5CH=CHCO2CH2CH2C6H5) is a white crystal with a melting point of 215°C. Soluble in hot ethanol and oil, soluble in ethanol but slightly turbid, insoluble in water. Due to the sweet aroma of rose and the aroma of plum after dilution, it is often used in the perfume industry to formulate powders, perfumes and fragrances. 

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications of Phenyl cinnamate:

Name: Phenethyl cinnamate

Synonyms: 2-Phenylethyl 3-phenyl propenoate; 2-Phenylethyl cinnamate; Benzylcarbinyl 3-phenyl propenoate; Benzylcarbinyl cinnamate

CAS NO.:103-53-7

Molecular Formula: C17H16O2

Molecular Weight252.31

EINECS:   203-120-3

FEMA2863

Appearance White Crystalline Powder

Purity99% Min

Density1.108g/cm3

B.P.405.9ºC at 760mmHg

M.P.54-56 ºC

Flash Point>110 ºC

APPLICATION of Fragrances Fixative

It is often used in the perfume industry to formulate powders, perfumes and fragrances.