trans-Cinnamic acid
ALDRICH/W228826 - natural, ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym: trans-3-Phenylacrylic acid; Cinnamic acid
CAS Number: 140-10-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C9H8O2
Molecular Weight: 148.16
EC Number: 205-398-1
MDL Number: MFCD00004369
Linear Formula: C6H5CH=CHCOOH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| bp | 300 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Halal | |
| Kosher | |
| natural | |
| greener alternative category | , Aligned ![]() |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C9H8O2/c10-9(11)7-6-8- |
| InChI key | WBYWAXJHAXSJNI-VOTSOKGWSA |
| mp | 132-135 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | cinnamon; honey; spicy; floral; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| SMILES string | OC(=O)C=Cc1ccccc1 |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
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| 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. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one of the four categories of Greener Alternatives . This product is a Biobased products, showing key improvements in Green Chemistry Principles “Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses” and “Use of Renewable Feedstock”. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 25, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 320.0 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 160 °C |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 300 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 132-135 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2288 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |

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