Cinnamyl alcohol is an organic compound that is found in esterified form in storax, balsam Peru and cinnamon leaves. It forms a white crystalline solid when pure, or a yellow oil when even slightly impure. It can be produced by the hydrolysis of storax.
Cinnamyl alcohol,Cinnamic alcohol, Styryl carbinol, Phenylallyl alcohol, 3-Phenyl-2-propene-1-ol.
Properties
Molecular formula C9H10O
Molar mass 134.17 g/mol
Melting point 33 °C
Boiling point 250 °C
Flash point > 110°C
Package: plastic
Relative density: 1.044
Reflective index: 1.5819
Identifiers
CAS number 104-54-1
FEMA: 2294
KEGG C02394
ChEBI CHEBI:33227
ChemSpider 21105870
Safety
Risk codes: R22 R36 R43
Safety codes: S24 S26 S37/39
Hazard symbol: Xn
Appearance:
White to light yellow crystal or colourless to light yellow liquid.
Usage
Cinnamyl alcohol has the elegant fragrance, it smells like hyacinth and is used in perfumery and as a deodorant. It also used as fruit type food flavor; wine flavor; food additives in chewing gum, bakery, canndy, soft drink, cold drink. Cinnamyl alcohol is the raw metirial of cinnamyl cinnamate. Cinnamyl alcohol can also used as organic intermediate. Cinnamyl alcohol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy.
