Ethyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate

DescriptionEthyl cinnamate is the ester of cinnamic acid and ethanol, and is typically found in the essential oil of cinnamon. It is noteworthy that pure ethyl cinnamate has an aroma of cinnamon, complicated by balsamic and red fruit nuances,all of which can be characteristic of a fine Nebbiolo wine's aromatics.

OccurrenceNormally occurring in the trans-form; a cis-form also exists. Reported found in Oriental styrax, in the oil of Campheria galanga and in the rhizomes of Hedychium spicatum. Also reported found in cherry, American cranberry, pineapple, guava, strawberry, fresh blackberry, strawberry jam, soybean, yellow passion fruit juice, hybrid passion fruit juice, apple brandy, quince, prickly pear, strawberry wine, Bourbon vanilla, sea buckthorn, cinnamon leaf and root bark, clove, brandy, rum, sherry, grape wines, cocoa, soybean and other natural sources.

UsesEthyl cinnamate is used in medical intermediate, as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in organic synthesis.

General DescriptionEthyl cinnamate can be used as a flavoring and fragrance ingredient. It is one of the key odor components reported in Burgundy Pinot noir wines.