Cinnamyl alcohol

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Cinnamyl alcohol
Chemical name 3-Phenyl-2-propen-1-ol
Other names Cinnamyl alcohol
Cinnamic alcohol
Styryl carbinol
Phenylallyl alcohol
Chemical formula C9H10O
Molecular mass 134.17 g/mol
CAS number [104-54-1]
Density 1.0397 g/cm³ at 35 °C
Melting point 33 °C
Boiling point 250 °C
SMILES OC/C=C/c1ccccc1
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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.

Health & Safety information

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


See also

Reference

  • Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.

External link

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