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W228826

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trans-Cinnamic acid

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natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):
trans-3-Phenylacrylic acid, Cinnamic acid
Linear Formula:
C6H5CH=CHCOOH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
148.16
FEMA Number:
2288
Beilstein:
1905952
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
22c
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
8.022
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Quality Level

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

≥99%

greener alternative product characteristics

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Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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bp

300 °C (lit.)

mp

132-135 °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

Organoleptic

cinnamon; honey; spicy; floral; sweet

SMILES string

OC(=O)\C=C\c1ccccc1

InChI

1S/C9H8O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8-4-2-1-3-5-8/h1-7H,(H,10,11)/b7-6+

InChI key

WBYWAXJHAXSJNI-VOTSOKGWSA-N

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Sigma-Aldrich

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agency

follows IFRA guidelines

agency

-

agency

-

agency

-

assay

≥99%

assay

97%

assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

assay

≥98.0% (HPLC)

bp

300 °C (lit.)

bp

300 °C (lit.)

bp

-

bp

-

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

mp

132-135 °C (lit.)

mp

133 °C (lit.), 133-137 °C

mp

133 °C (lit.)

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

documentation

-

documentation

-

documentation

-

General description

trans-Cinnamic acid is an α,β-unsaturated aromatic acid that can be used as a flavoring agent. It is mainly used to prepare ester derivatives that are used in perfume industry. trans-Cinnamic acid is the key volatile components of cinnamon essential oil.
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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

320.0 °F

Flash Point(C)

160 °C

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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