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benzyl cinnamate

Term ID
CHEBI:146174
Synonyms
  • 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid, phenylmethyl ester
  • benzyl (2E)-3-phenylacrylate
  • benzyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate
  • Benzyl alcohol, cinnamic ester
  • trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester
Definition
The cinnamate ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol. Occuring in Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam, in Sumatra and Penang benzoin, and as the main constituent of copaiba balsam, it is used in heavy oriental perfumes, as a fixative and as a flavouring agent.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from benzyl cinnamate
Phenotype where environments contain benzyl cinnamate
Phenotype modified by environments containing benzyl cinnamate
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