Methyl cinnamate

Methyl cinnamate
Names
	Preferred IUPAC name Methyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
	Other names Methyl cinnamate
Identifiers
CAS Number	103-26-4 ;
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image;
ChEBI	CHEBI:6857;
ChEMBL	ChEMBL55060 ;
ChemSpider	21105944 ;
ECHA InfoCard	100.002.813
EC Number	203-093-8;
KEGG	C06358 ;
PubChem CID	637520;
UNII	533CV2ZCQL ;
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID6042151 ;
	InChI InChI=1S/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+ Key: CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWSA-N ; InChI=1/C10H10O2/c1-12-10(11)8-7-9-5-3-2-4-6-9/h2-8H,1H3/b8-7+ Key: CCRCUPLGCSFEDV-BQYQJAHWBN;
	SMILES COC(=O)C=CC1=CC=CC=C1;
Properties
Chemical formula	C10H10O2
Molar mass	162.188 g·mol−1
Density	1.092 g/cm3
Melting point	34–38 °C (93–100 °F; 307–311 K)
Boiling point	261–262 °C (502–504 °F; 534–535 K)
Solubility in water	Insoluble
Hazards
	GHS labelling:
Pictograms
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statements	H317
Precautionary statements	P261, P272, P280, P302+P352, P321, P333+P313, P363, P501
Flash point	> 110 °C (230 °F; 383 K)
	Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). verify (what is ?) Infobox references

Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid and is a white or transparent solid with a strong, aromatic odor. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil. Eucalyptus olida has the highest known concentrations of methyl cinnamate (98%) with a 2–6% fresh weight yield in the leaf and twigs.

Methyl cinnamate is used in the flavor and perfume industries. The flavor is fruity and strawberry-like; and the odor is sweet, balsamic with fruity odor, reminiscent of cinnamon and strawberry.

It is known to attract males of various orchid bees, such as Aglae caerulea.