Butyl cinnamate

CAS Number
538-65-8
EC Number
208-699-6
FEMA Number
FEMA 2192

What is Butyl cinnamate?

Butyl cinnamate (CAS 538-65-8), also known commercially as Eliminoxy, is an ester used as a flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient in food and personal care applications. FEMA 2192.

Where is Butyl cinnamate used?

  • Food and beverage flavoring: balsamic and fruity nuances in confectionery, baked goods and fruit flavor compositions
  • Personal care: scent modifier and fixative in skin creams, lotions and hair care formulations
  • Fine fragrance blending: adds depth to oriental and floral accords
  • Flavor houses include it in flavor systems targeting tropical and exotic fruit profiles.

Commercial specifications

  • Flavor and fragrance grade, specifications aligned to FEMA and industry purity standards
  • Packaging from small laboratory quantities up to drum volumes

Other Names (Synonyms)

n-Butyl cinnamate|Eliminoxy|butyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate|Cinnamic acid, butyl ester|n-Butyl phenylacrylate|Cinnamic acid n-butyl ester|Butyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate|Butyl phenylacrylate

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What are the physical properties of Butyl cinnamate?

Boiling Point 146 °C
Density 1.0270 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C
Flash Point 90°C
Color Colorless to light yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. sweet balsam cocoa spicy fruity
Form Liquid
Refractive Index 1.5420
Log P 3.83

How is Butyl cinnamate classified and handled safely? Learn More

Warning
GHS07· Irritant

Hazard Statements

H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary Statements

P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label).
P264+P265 Wash … thoroughly after handling.

Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Butyl cinnamate?

HS Code 2916399000
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 2
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