Benzyl cinnamate

Name: Benzyl cinnamate
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-040087

About Benzyl cinnamate

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Benzyl cinnamate, a process intermediate or related compound of Cinnamic Acid registered under CAS number 103-41-3. Its molecular formula is C16H14O2 and its molecular weight is 238.28 g/mol. Systematically, it is named benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate. Common synonyms include Cinnamein and Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Cinnamic Acid, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Cinnamic Acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Cinnamic Acid.

Cinnamic Acid impurities

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Benzyl cinnamate
Catalogue No.	VQ-040087
CAS Number	103-41-3
IUPAC name	benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular weight	238.28 g/mol
Exact mass	238.0994
InChIKey	NGHOLYJTSCBCGC-VAWYXSNFSA-N
SMILES	C1=CC=C(C=C1)COC(=O)/C=C/C2=CC=CC=C2
PubChem CID	5273469

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.8
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	Cinnamein, Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate, trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester, Cinnamic acid, benzyl ester, Benzyl alcohol, cinnamic ester, Benzyl-3-phenylpropenoate, Benzyl gamma-phenylacrylate, Benzylester kyseliny skoricove, 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester, benzyl (2Z)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, Cinnamic acid benzyl ester

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P272, P273, P280, P302 + P352, P321, P333 + P317, P362 + P364, P391, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Benzyl cinnamate?

The CAS Registry Number of Benzyl cinnamate is 103-41-3. It is also known as Cinnamein, Benzyl 3-phenylpropenoate, trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Benzyl cinnamate?

Benzyl cinnamate has the molecular formula C16H14O2 and a molecular weight of 238.28 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate.

What is Benzyl cinnamate used for?

Benzyl cinnamate is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Cinnamic Acid. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of Benzyl cinnamate can I order?

We supply Benzyl cinnamate, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Benzyl cinnamate?

Yes. Every lot of Benzyl cinnamate is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Benzyl cinnamate be shipped internationally?

Yes. Benzyl cinnamate is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.