Methyl Cinnamate
CAS: 103-26-4
BaseBalsamic
Identifiers
Manufacturer
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CAS number
103-26-4
CAS (all sources)
103-26-4
CAS (Perfumiarz)
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CAS (PerfumersWorld)
103-26-4
CAS (FraterWork)
103-26-4
CAS (EU Hekserij)
103-26-4
CAS (TSCA Hekserij)
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INCI name (FraterWork)
METHYL CINNAMATE
IUPAC name (FraterWork)
Methyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
INCI (Hekserij)
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EC number (Hekserij)
203-093-8
FEMA (Hekserij)
2698
UN number
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Synonyms (PerfumersWorld)
Methyl 3-phenyl Propenoate : Methyl Cinnamate : Methyl cinnamate : Methyl3-phenyl-2-propenoate Methyl-3-phenylpropenoate : Methyl cinnamate :
Synonyms (FraterWork)
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Scent profile
Note type (FraterWork)
Base Note
Odour family (FraterWork)
Balsamic
Odour profile (FraterWork)
Methyl cinnamate has a powerful, sweet balsamic-fruity aroma with
a prominent strawberry-cherry character, warm cinnamic spiciness, and a radiant
oriental depth.
Longevity (FraterWork)
Lasts > 160 hours on a smelling strip.
Odor life hours (PerfumersWorld)
55
Relative odor impact (PerfumersWorld)
45
Appearance (FraterWork)
Pale cream solid
Descriptions
Description
Methyl Cinnamate has a sweet balsamic spicy odourKeywords/Uses: strawberry cherry fruit carnation oriental narcissse lavenderincense tabac pepper alpinia amber colognes ambre citrus eau-de-colognesnarcissus butter cream grape peach.
Odour (PerfumersWorld)
sweet balsam strawberry cherry fruity balsamic strawberry
Description (PerfumersWorld)
Methyl Cinnamate has a sweet balsamic spicy odourKeywords/Uses: strawberry cherry fruit carnation oriental narcissse lavenderincense tabac pepper alpinia amber colognes ambre citrus eau-de-colognesnarcissus butter cream grape peach.
Comment (FraterWork)
Methyl cinnamate opens with a bold, sweet rush—strawberry and cherry laced with
warm cinnamic spice. It is surprisingly powerful for a crystalline solid; even a
trace fills a room with fruity-balsamic radiance. Diluted, the strawberry
character becomes unmistakable, clean and ripe with a warm, almost jam-like
sweetness beneath.
This material is a workhorse in oriental and amber compositions, where it adds
fruity-balsamic power at very low doses. It brings convincing freshness to
carnation accords, sweet depth to narcissus bases, and a fruity sparkle to
citrus colognes—particularly when blended with labdanum. Try it in lavender and
fougère compositions for an unexpected sweet-spicy twist that reads as both
modern and rich.
METHYL VS BENZYL CINNAMATE
These two cinnamate esters occupy opposite ends of the volatility spectrum.
Methyl cinnamate is brighter, more intense, and distinctly fruity—strong
strawberry and cherry notes with a sweet balsamic punch that projects
immediately.
Benzyl cinnamate is heavier, quieter, and far more tenacious—a powdery balsamic
base note where methyl cinnamate is a radiant top-to-heart modifier.
Use methyl cinnamate when you want a vivid fruity-balsamic opening; reach for
benzyl cinnamate when you need warm, lasting balsamic depth in the drydown.
Together, they create a complete cinnamic arc from bright fruity flash to slow
resinous fade.
aromachem Best Seller locale:heat to melt and use bottles not pots
Notes
Methyl cinnamate opens with a bold, sweet rush—strawberry and cherry laced with
warm cinnamic spice. It is surprisingly powerful for a crystalline solid; even a
trace fills a room with fruity-balsamic radiance. Diluted, the strawberry
character becomes unmistakable, clean and ripe with a warm, almost jam-like
sweetness beneath.
This material is a workhorse in oriental and amber compositions, where it adds
fruity-balsamic power at very low doses. It brings convincing freshness to
carnation accords, sweet depth to narcissus bases, and a fruity sparkle to
citrus colognes—particularly when blended with labdanum. Try it in lavender and
fougère compositions for an unexpected sweet-spicy twist that reads as both
modern and rich.
METHYL VS BENZYL CINNAMATE
These two cinnamate esters occupy opposite ends of the volatility spectrum.
Methyl cinnamate is brighter, more intense, and distinctly fruity—strong
strawberry and cherry notes with a sweet balsamic punch that projects
immediately.
Benzyl cinnamate is heavier, quieter, and far more tenacious—a powdery balsamic
base note where methyl cinnamate is a radiant top-to-heart modifier.
Use methyl cinnamate when you want a vivid fruity-balsamic opening; reach for
benzyl cinnamate when you need warm, lasting balsamic depth in the drydown.
Together, they create a complete cinnamic arc from bright fruity flash to slow
resinous fade.
aromachem Best Seller locale:heat to melt and use bottles not pots
Usage
Perfume uses (PerfumersWorld)
Carnation Oriental Narcissse Lavender Incense Tabac PepperAlpinia Amber Colognes Solvent, Oriental-types, Ambre-types, Citrus,Eau-de-Colognes, Carnation, Narcissus, Lavender, Soap-perfumes,Household-perfumes,Butter Cherry cream Strawberry Grape Peach Plum Vanilla Strawberry, Cherry,Berry, Corn, Spice, Butter, Cream, Grape, Peach, Plum, Vanilla, Chewing-gum,StrawberryBlends-well-with=> +Cinnamyl Alcohol +Cinnamyl Acetate +Benzyl CinnamateBalsams, Labdanum, Gums, * Relative Odor Impact 45 * Odor Life on a smelling strip 55 hrs
Average use (FraterWork)
2.1% in a perfume compound
Uses (FraterWork)
Adds fruity-balsamic power and warm oriental sweetness to carnation,
amber, and spice compositions.
Use (Hekserij)
Methyl cinnamate has a somewhat sweet scent of (red) fruit, flowers, in addition
to sweet spices: vanilla and cinnamon. The smell is not very strong, so it can
be used undiluted. It is very widely applicable. Fruit scents, especially
cherry, but it is also possible in plum and strawberry. It makes amber fruitier
and connects vanilla and labdanum with the flowers in the heart. Especially with
jasmine and daffodil it gives beautiful effects. It is mainly a base note in
perfumes. As an ester, it is less stable in soap.
IFRA 51 (FraterWork)
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Physical properties
Properties (Hekserij)
Methyl cinnamate is an almost white solid at room temperature. The substance has
a fairly long shelf life. The substance occurs in nature, but the synthetic
version is used for use as a fragrance.
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