Methyl cinnamate
Specifications
- Brand
- nanjian
- Origin
- china
- Price Term
- FOB
Methyl cinnamate is a Health & Medical product. Key specs — Brand: nanjian; Origin: china; Price Term: FOB.
Product Description
CAS number:103-26-4 EC number:203-093-8 Molecular formula:C10H10O2 Molar mass:162.185 Density:1.092 g/cm^3 Melting point:34-38 °C Boiling point:261-262 °C Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid and is a white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor.
It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil. Eucalyptus olida has the highest known concentrations of methyl cinnamate (98%) with a 2-6% fresh weight yield in the leaf and twigs. Methyl cinnamate is used in the flavor and perfume industries.
The flavor is fruity and strawberry-like; and the odor is sweet, balsamic with fruity odor, reminiscent of cinnamon and strawberry.
