Cinnamyl alcohol

Cinnamyl alcohol
Names
	IUPAC name (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol
	Other names Cinnamyl alcohol; Cinnamic alcohol; Styryl carbinol; Phenylallyl alcohol
Identifiers
CAS Number	104-54-1;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ECHA InfoCard	100.216.224
	SMILES OC/C=C/c1ccccc1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C9H10O
Molar mass	134.17 g/mol
Density	1.0397 g/cm³ at 35 °C
Melting point	33 °C
Boiling point	250 °C
Related compounds
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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 has the odor of hyacinth and is used in perfumery and as a deodorant.

Safety

Cinnamyl alcohol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy^[1].

References

^ Survey and health assessment of chemical substances in massage oils

Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.

[1] Survey and health assessment of chemical substances in massage oils

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