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Sigma-Aldrich

Cinnamyl alcohol

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCH2OH
CAS Number:
104-54-1
Molecular Weight:
134.18
FEMA Number:
2294
Beilstein:
1903999
EC Number:
203-212-3
Council of Europe no.:
65
MDL number:
MFCD00002921
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24900958
Flavis number:
2.017
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

400

grade

FG
Halal
Kosher

Agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

4.6 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.01 mmHg ( 25 °C)

Assay

≥98%

bp

250 °C (lit.)

mp

30-33 °C (lit.)

density

1.044 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

floral; balsamic; sweet

SMILES string

OC\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H10O/c10-8-4-7-9-5-2-1-3-6-9/h1-7,10H,8H2/b7-4+

InChI key

OOCCDEMITAIZTP-QPJJXVBHSA-N

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General description

Cinnamyl alcohol is an α,β-unsaturated alcohol that can be used as a flavoring agent and a fragrance ingredient.

Application

Building block - Cinnamic alcohol is a building block for cinnamyl esters, via reaction with carboxylic acids or carboxylic acid derivatives. Some of the cinnamyl esters are used as fragrance components.

Pictograms

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GHS07,GHS09

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302 - H317 - H411

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2 - Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

258.8 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

126 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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