Benzyl Cinnamate, with CAS number 103-41-3, is an organic compound commonly used in the fragrance industry. It is known for its sweet, floral, and slightly balsamic scent, making it a popular choice in perfumery for adding depth and warmth to compositions. This ingredient is often utilized in floral and fruity fragrances, where it can enhance the overall olfactory profile by providing a soft, creamy undertone. In formulations, Benzyl Cinnamate typically sits in the middle to base notes, contributing to the longevity and richness of the scent. However, it is important to note that Benzyl Cinnamate is classified as a potential allergen and is subject to regulatory scrutiny, particularly under IFRA guidelines. Perfumers should be mindful of its usage levels to ensure compliance with safety standards and to minimize the risk of allergic reactions in consumers. As with many fragrance materials, the balance of Benzyl Cinnamate in a formula is crucial to achieving the desired scent while adhering to safety regulations. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, sweet balsamic fixative with a warm, honeyed floral character reminiscent of storax and cinnamon-tinged benzoin. Very mild and diffuse in isolation, with a gentle powdery-resinous drydown that lends persistence and roundness to floral and oriental accords.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Other ingredients whose composition declares this material as a constituent. The percentage shown is the supplier-declared concentration in that parent.
| Ingredient | % | Range |
|---|---|---|
| BOULEAU PYROGENE 1840 | 0.84% | — |
| BLACK AGAR GIVCO 215/2 | 0.6% | — |
| PINEAPPLE NATPOP | 0.249% | — |
| GIVCO CASTOREUM SYNTHETIC | 0.0398% | — |
| TUBEROSE ABSOLUTE 3% DILUTION | 0.0297% | — |
| BENZOIN SIAM RESINOID 50% TEC | 0.021% | — |
| TUBEROSE “SIGNATURE” ABSOLUTE | 0.007% | — |
| PRUNE | 0.0041% | — |
| CISTUS OIL (ROCK ROSE) | 0.002% | — |
| OUD SYNTH 184007 | 0.0004% | — |
| ANIMAL ACCORD | 0.0002% | — |
| LEATHER OUD | 0.0002% | — |
| APPLE | — | — |
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White crystals, granular or powder.
Insoluble in water, propylene glycol and glycerin. Soluble in alcohol and oils.
Mild, sweet-balsamic and somewhat floral odor of great tenacity.
Used quite frequently in perfumery, mainly as a fixative, and particularly in perfumes for talcum powders. It blends well with floral bases, spicy fragrances and ambre types.
Used in flavor compositions for imitation apricot, cherry, chocolate, honey, peach, pineapple, liquor, raspberry, rum, prune, etc.
Produced from sodium cinnamate and benzyl chloride (with or without catalyst). Other methods start from benzyl acetate and benzaldehyde, using a Claisen type condensation, etc.
Natural complex substances (NCSs) in which this material typically occurs.
| NCS | Botanical | Typical % |
|---|---|---|
| PERU BALSAM | Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms var. pereirae (Royle) Harms | 15.2% |
| TOLU, BALSAM, EXTRACT | Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms. | 2.6% |
| STYRAX OIL | Liquidambar styraciflua L. | 1% |
| BENZOIN EXTRACT, SUMATRA | Styrax benzoin Dryand. | 0.8% |
| BENZOIN EXTRACT, SIAM | Styrax tonkinensis Craib | 0.8% |