Cinnamyl acetate is an acetate ester resulting from the formal condensation of cinnamyl alcohol with acetic acid. Found in cinnamon leaf oil. It has a role as an insecticide, a metabolite and a fragrance. It is functionally related to a cinnamyl alcohol.
Solubility insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Formula
C11H12O2
Mol. Weight
176.21
CAS #
103-54-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Antioxidant Protection
Traditional Use
Cinnamyl acetate is a synthetic ester derivative of cinnamic alcohol found in trace amounts in cinnamon and other spices. It is produced synthetically for use as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics rather than having a traditional use history.