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Amyl cinnamate
CAS Number
3487-99-8
EC Number
222-478-1
What is Amyl cinnamate?
Amyl cinnamate (CAS 3487-99-8), also known as cinnamic acid pentyl ester, is a synthetic ester used as a fragrance and flavoring ingredient in food and personal care manufacturing.
Where is Amyl cinnamate used?
- Fragrance formulation: fixative and scent modifier in fine perfumes, body lotions and soaps, contributing warm floral and oriental notes
- Food: flavor systems for confectionery, baked goods and beverages with a sweet, cinnamon-adjacent profile
- Personal care: fragrance retention and blending with other aromatic esters in shampoos and skin creams
- Cosmetic formulators use it in floral and oriental accord construction for leave-on and rinse-off applications.
Commercial specifications
- Fragrance-grade and flavor-grade specifications
- Packaging from small drums to bulk quantities
Other Names (Synonyms)
pentyl (Z)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate|cinnamic acid pentyl ester|RefChem:482082|2-Propenoic acid, 3-phenyl-, pentyl ester|Pentyl cinnamate|QDRJCWZGTMRXCL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
What are the physical properties of Amyl cinnamate?
Melting Point 310-314 °C
Boiling Point 104-106 °C @ Press: 0.50 Torr
Density 1.0608 (rough estimate)
Odor at 100.00 %. balsam amber cocoa bean orchid labdanum
Refractive Index 1.4576 (estimate)
Log P 4.320
How is Amyl cinnamate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P391 Collect spillage.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.