Ethyl cinnamate
Agent Name
Ethyl cinnamate
CAS Number
103-36-6
Formula
C11-H12-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid, ethyl ester; 2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, ethyl ester; Cinnamic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate; Ethyl 3-phenylacrylate; Ethyl 3-phenylpropenoate; Ethyl benzylideneacetate; Ethyl beta-phenylacrylate; Ethyl cinnamate (natural); Ethylcinnamate; Ethylcinnamoate; Cinnamic acid, ethyl ester; [ChemIDplus] Ethyl phenylacrylate; [JECFA]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Nearly colorless oily liquid with a fruity, balsamic odor like cinnamon; mp = 6-10 deg C; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a fragrance and flavoring agent; [Merck Index] "A pine weevil antifeedant." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
Causes somnolence and changes in motor activity in acute inhalation studies of mice; Causes blood changes and effects on enzymes in 17-week intermittent oral studies of rats; [RTECS] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.00327 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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