Methyl cinnamate

Methyl cinnamate

Names
Preferred IUPAC name Methyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
Other names Methyl cinnamate
Identifiers
CAS Number	103-26-4 N
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
ChEMBL	ChEMBL55060 N
ChemSpider	21105944 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.813
EC Number	203-093-8
KEGG	C06358 N
PubChem	637520
UNII	533CV2ZCQL N
InChI InChI=1S/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+ N Key: CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N N InChI=1/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+ Key: CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWBN
SMILES COC(=O)C=CC1=CC=CC=C1
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H10O2
Molar mass	162.19 g·mol−1
Density	1.092 g/cm3
Melting point	34 to 38 °C (93 to 100 °F; 307 to 311 K)
Boiling point	261 to 262 °C (502 to 504 °F; 534 to 535 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
S-phrases	S22 S24/25
Flash point	> 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Infobox references

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.

It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.

Moderately toxic by ingestion. The oral LD₅₀ for rats is 2610 mg/kg. It is combustible as a liquid, and when heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.