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Benzyl cinnamate
Balsamic Ambery > Balsamic > White Flowers > Cinnamic
Benzyl 3-Phenylprop-2-enoate ; Benzyl 3-phenyl propenoate ; Benzyl alcohol cinnamate ; Benzyl gamma-phenyl acrylate ; Benzyl-3-phenyl propenoate ; Cinnamein ; Phenyl methyl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate ; Phenylmethyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate
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General Presentation
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CAS N° :
103-41-3 -
EINECS number :
203-109-3 -
FEMA number :
2142 -
FLAVIS number :
9,738
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JECFA number :
670 -
Volatility :
Heart/Base -
Price Range :
€€
Physico-chemical properties
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Appearance :
White to pale yellow solid -
Density :
1,1 -
Refractive Index @20°C :
Donnée indisponible. -
Optical rotation :
Donnée indisponible. -
Vapor pressure :
< 0,075 mmHg @20°C -
Flash Point :
180°C (356°F)
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Molecular formula :
C16H14O2 -
Molecular Weight :
238,29 g/mol -
Log P :
4,1 -
Fusion Point :
34°C (93,2°F) -
Boiling Point :
350°C (662°F) -
Detection Threshold :
Donnée indisponible.
Chemistry & Uses
Uses in perfumery :
Benzyl Cinnamate is used mainly in oriental perfumes as a fixative note. Used in heavy fragrances, reproducing notes of vanillic tree resin.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Natural availability :
Benzyl Cinnamate is found in Peru Balsam Resinoid and in Tolu Balsam Resinoid as well as in Copahu EO or Cabreuva EO, among others. Therefore, natural Benzyl Cinnamate can be extracted from these balsams and essential oils.
Isomerism :
Benzyl Cinnamate has a double bond allowing the existence of two diastereoisomers (Z) and (E) which have a similar smell.
Synthesis precursor :
Benzyl CInnamate is not a precursor to the synthesis of another compound of olfactory interest.
Synthesis route :
Benzyl Cinnamate is synthesized by an esterification reaction, using Cinnamic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol and an acidic catalyst such as sulfuric acid.
Stability :
May form Cinnamic Acid through time.
Tends to get a yellow color through time.
Other comments :
Benzyl Cinnamate is one of the 26 allergens in perfumery.
Labelling
Allergens :
This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
Signal word :
Warning
Hazard pictograms :
Precautionary statements :
| HAZARD | PRECAUTION |
|---|---|
| H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. |
IFRA
IFRA 51th :
This ingredient is restricted by the 51th amendment
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Restriction type :
RESTRICTION -
Cause of restriction :
DERMAL SENSITIZATION AND SYSTEMIC TOXICITY -
Amendment :
49
Quantitative limit on the use :
| Cat.1 | Cat.2 | Cat.3 | Cat.4 |
Cat.5
A
B
C
D
|
Cat.6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0,36 % | 0,11 % | 1,2 % | 2 % |
0,51 %
0,51 %
0,51 %
0,17 %
|
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Cat.5
A
B
C
D
|
Cat.6 | |||||||
|
0,51 %
0,51 %
0,51 %
0,17 %
|
1,2 % | |||||||
|
Cat.7
A
B
|
Cat.8 | Cat.9 |
Cat.10
A
B
|
Cat.11
A
B
|
Cat.12 | |||
|
2,4 %
2,4 %
|
0,17 % | 3,9 % |
3,9 %
14 %
|
0,17 %
0,17 %
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|
Cat.10
A
B
|
Cat.11
A
B
|
Cat.12 | ||||||
|
3,9 %
14 %
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0,17 %
0,17 %
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No Restriction | ||||||
Annexe I :
Some regulated synthetic ingredients are found in nature and in certain proportions in natural ingredients. This presence in nature has to be taken into account when calculating limits of use recommended by the IFRA. In case you do not know these concentrations, you can use the ones estimated by the IFRA. Here they are :
| List of regulated compounds contained in this ingredient | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient Name | Botanical Name | CAS N° | Estimated Concentration |
| Balsam absolute, Peru | Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms var. pereirae (Royle) Harms | 8007-00-9 | 9,95 |
| Balsam oil, Peru | Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms var. pereirae (Royle) Harms | 8007-00-9 | 16,38 |
| Balsam resinoid, Peru | Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms var. pereirae (Royle) Harms | 8007-00-9 | 9,02 |
| Benzoin infusion, Sumatra | Styrax paralleloneurum Perkins | 0,4 | |
| Styrax absolute | Liquidambar styraciflua L. | 8046-19-3 | 0,17 |
| Styrax essence pyrogenated | Liquidambar Styraciflua | 8046-19-3 | 0,15 |
| Styrax oil, Honduras | Liquidambar styraciflua L. | 8046-19-3 | 2,1 |
| Ylang ylang oil I | Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. &Thomson oil (forma genuine Steenis) | 8006-81-3 | 0,03 |
| Ylang ylang oil III | Cananga odorata (Lam.) Hook. f. &Thomson oil (forma genuine Steenis) | 8006-81-3 | 0,02 |
| Benzoin resinoid, Siam | Styrax tonkinensis (Pierre) Craib ex Hartwick | 0,36 | |
| Benzoin resinoid, Sumatra | Styrax benzoin Dryand. | 0,45 | |
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To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
