n-Butyl cinnamate
Synonym(s):Cinnamic acid butyl ester
- CAS NO.：538-65-8
- Empirical Formula: C13H16O2
- Molecular Weight: 204.26
- MDL number: MFCD00051560
- EINECS: 208-699-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:52:57
What is n-Butyl cinnamate?
Chemical properties
Butyl cinnamate has a pleasant, balsamic, slightly cocoa-like odor.
The Uses of n-Butyl cinnamate
It is used in fragrances.
Production Methods
Butyl cinnamate is produced by the direct esterification of n-butanol with cinnamic acid under azeotropic conditions.
Definition
ChEBI: Butyl cinnamate is a cinnamate ester.
What are the applications of Application
n-Butyl cinnamate is useful in perfumery where its unusual odor pattern can emphasize and improve the odor of Labdanum, it can mellow the sharpness of the odor of Eugenols, blends well with Ionones and woody odors, Lavender and Lavandin, etc. for Chypre and Ambre type fragrances. The ester is used in flavor compositions mostly as a modifier for the Amylester, in imitation Chocolate, Cocoa, Fruit and Vanilla
Properties of n-Butyl cinnamate
| Boiling point: | 143-144°C 12mm |
| Density | 1,028 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.5420 |
| FEMA | 2192 | BUTYL CINNAMATE |
| Flash point: | 90°C |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. sweet balsam cocoa spicy fruity |
| JECFA Number | 663 |
| Merck | 14,2299 |
| BRN | 2328067 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 538-65-8(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Butyl cinnamate (538-65-8) |
Safety information for n-Butyl cinnamate
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H227:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
Computed Descriptors for n-Butyl cinnamate
| InChIKey | OHHIVLJVBNCSHV-MDZDMXLPSA-N |
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