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Cinnamyl alcohol

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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
3D model (JSmol)
ECHA InfoCard 100.216.224 Edit this at Wikidata
  • OC/C=C/c1ccccc1
Properties
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).

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

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.