Methyl cinnamate
Agent Name
Methyl cinnamate
CAS Number
103-26-4
Formula
C10-H10-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, methyl ester; Cinnamic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate; Methyl 3-phenylacrylate; Methyl 3-phenylpropenoate; Methyl cinnamate (natural); Methyl cinnamylate; SemaSORB 9815; Cinnamic acid, methyl ester; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Esters, Other
Description
Solid with a fruity, balsamic odor like strawberries; mp = 36 deg C; [Merck Index] Light yellow crystals; mp = 36-38 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA] Used as a fragrance and flavoring agent; [Merck Index]
Comments
Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] May cause irritation; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.047 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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