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Cinnamyl cinnamate

3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-yl 3-phenyl-2-propenoate

3-Phenylallyl cinnamate

Phenylpropenoid ester · C₁₈H₁₆O₂

Chemical structure of Cinnamyl cinnamate
2D structure PubChem / NCI CIR

Chemical info

CAS number CAS
40918-97-6
Molecular formula
C₁₈H₁₆O₂
Molecular weight
264.32 g/mol
Aroma
Warm balsamic, sweet, with a soft cinnamon and honey edge.

Safety

Low concern · Restricted via source oils

Cinnamyl cinnamate appears chiefly in styrax. The compound presents low toxicity risk.

Skin. Undiluted application was non-irritant to rabbits and neither irritant nor sensitizing on humans.

Oral and dermal. Direct data are limited but the ester structure does not raise specific safety flags.

Usage guidelines

Concern level
Low
Oils with high content
Styrax 21–38 percent

Found in essential oils

Principal sources
Styrax21.0 – 38.0 %

Notes

Cinnamyl cinnamate provides fixative depth in styrax's balsamic note. The compound exists as (E,E), (Z,E), (E,Z) and (Z,Z) isomers.