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Preferred IUPAC name (2E)-3-Phenylprop-2-en-1-ol | |
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ChEBI | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.216.224![]() |
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Properties | |
C9H10O | |
Molar mass | 134.178 g·mol−1 |
Density | 1.0397 g/cm3 at 35 °C |
Melting point | 33 °C (91 °F; 306 K) |
Boiling point | 250 °C (482 °F; 523 K) |
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Solubility | soluble inethanol,acetone,dichloromethane |
−87.2·10−6 cm3/mol | |
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Warning | |
H317 | |
P261,P272,P280,P302+P352,P321,P333+P313,P363,P501 | |
Flash point | 126 °C (259 °F; 399 K) |
Safety data sheet (SDS) | External MSDS |
Related compounds | |
Related compounds | Cinnamic acid;Cinnamaldehyde |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in theirstandard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). |
Cinnamyl alcohol orstyron[2] is anorganic compound that is found inesterified form instorax,Balsam of Peru, andcinnamon leaves. It forms a white crystalline solid when pure, or a yellow oil when even slightly impure. It can be produced by thehydrolysis of storax.
Cinnamyl alcohol occurs naturally only in small quantities, so its industrial demand is usually fulfilled by chemical synthesis starting fromcinnamaldehyde.[3]
The compound is a solid at room temperature, forming colorless crystals that melt upon gentle heating. As is typical of most higher-molecular weightalcohols, it is sparingly soluble in water at room temperature, but highly soluble in most common organic solvents.
Cinnamyl alcohol has a distinctive odor described as "sweet, balsam,hyacinth, spicy, green, powdery, cinnamic" and is used in perfumery[4] and as a deodorant.
Cinnamyl alcohol is the starting material used in the synthesis ofreboxetine.[5]
Cinnamyl alcohol has been found to have asensitizing effect on some people[6][7] and as a result is the subject of aRestricted Standard issued byIFRA (International Fragrance Association).
Rosarin androsavin are cinnamyl alcohol glycosides isolated fromRhodiola rosea.