Cinnamyl Acetate

AKA: 103-54-8, (E)-Cinnamyl acetate, 3-Phenylallyl acetate, 2-Propen-1-ol, 3-Phenyl-2-propenyl acetate, Acetic acid, Cinnamyl ester, CINNAMYL ALCOHOL, 1-Acetoxy-3-phenyl-2-propene, Gamma-Phenylallyl acetate
Synthetic
Fragrance
Clean
OriginCinnamyl acetate belongs to the ester chemical family, synthesized from organic precursors like cinnamyl alcohol or cinnamic acid derivatives. It is produced through esterification, where cinnamyl alcohol reacts with acetic anhydride or acetic acid under catalytic conditions.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ EU Fragrance Allergen
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
1
CIR
CIR review terminated (2006)
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR