Molecular Formula | C16H14O2 |
Molar Mass | 238.28 |
Density | 1.120 |
Melting Point | 35 °C |
Boling Point | 340.88°C (rough estimate) |
JECFA Number | 760 |
Color | A white crystalline powder. |
Refractive Index | 1.6290 (estimate) |
Toxicity | The acute oral LD50 value in rats was reported as 4-Og/kg (3.56-4.44 g/kg) and the acute dermal LD50 value in rabbits exceeded 5 g/kg (Moreno, 1975). |
FEMA | 4703 | CINNAMYL BENZOATE |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
Use limit | is limited to the appropriate amount (FDA,§ 172.515,2001). |
production method | In addition to separate from the Thai repose ointment, can also be from ① cinnamyl chloride and sodium benzoate. (2) the condensation of cinnamyl alcohol with benzoyl chloride in the presence of pyridine. ③ esterification of cinnamyl alcohol with benzoic acid. |