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Methyl cinnamate

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natural, ≥98%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):

Cinnamic acid methyl ester, Methyl 3-phenyl acrylate, Methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate

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Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCOOCH3
CAS Number:
103-26-4
Molecular Weight:
162.19
FEMA Number:
2698
Council of Europe no.:
333c
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
24901266
Flavis number:
9.740
EC Number:
203-093-8
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00008458
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
386468
Organoleptic:
balsam; fruity; strawberry
Grade:
FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural
Agency:
follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens

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SMILES string

COC(=O)\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+

InChI key

CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher, natural

agency

follows IFRA guidelines, meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009, EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FCC, FDA 21 CFR 172.515

assay

≥98%

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bp

260-262 °C (lit.)

mp

33-38 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

greener alternative category

Aligned

organoleptic

balsam; fruity; strawberry

Quality Level

300, 400

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  • Methyl Cinnamate (MC) Alleviates Free Fatty Acids (FFAs) Induced Lipid Accumulation Through the AMPK Pathway in HepG2 Cells.: This research demonstrates that Methyl Cinnamate can reduce lipid accumulation in HepG2 cells by activating the AMPK pathway, suggesting potential therapeutic applications for metabolic disorders (Fu et al., 2024).

General description

Methyl cinnamate is an important flavoring agent and fragrance ingredient. It is one of the main aroma components of basil oil, Japanese and Korean matsutake mushrooms.
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hcodes

H317

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

235.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

113 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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SHBL9090
MKCG8444
MKCG3615

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Flavor components in Japanese and Korean matsutake-Tricholoma matsutake (S. Ito et Imai) Sing.-and their change during storage.
Takama F, et al.
Nippon Shokuhin Kogyo Gakkaishi, 31(1), 14-18 (1984)
Determination of 2H/1H and 13C/12C isotope ratios of (E)-methyl cinnamate from different sources using isotope ratio mass spectrometry.
Fink K, et al.
Agricultural and Biological Chemistry, 52(10), 3065-3068 (2004)
Basil: a source of essential oils.
Advances in new crops, 484-489 (1990)
Difference in the volatile composition of pine-mushrooms (Tricholoma matsutake Sing.) according to their grades.
Cho IH, et al.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 54(13), 4820-4825 (2006)
Fragrance material review on methyl cinnamate.
Bhatia SP, et al.
Food And Chemical Toxicology, 45(1), S113-S119 (2007)
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