Cinnamyl Cinnamate, with CAS number 122-69-0, is a synthetic aroma chemical commonly used in perfumery for its warm, sweet, and spicy character reminiscent of cinnamon. It is often employed in fragrance compositions to enhance the overall warmth and depth of a scent, making it a popular choice in oriental and gourmand fragrances. Cinnamyl Cinnamate typically sits in the base or middle notes of a formula, where it can contribute to the richness and complexity of the fragrance profile. While it is valued for its olfactory properties, it is important to note that Cinnamyl Cinnamate is classified as a potential allergen and is subject to regulatory scrutiny. It is included in the IFRA standards, which provide guidelines for its safe use in cosmetic products. Perfumers should be mindful of these regulations and consider the concentration levels of Cinnamyl Cinnamate in their formulations to ensure compliance and safety for consumers. — AI-generated summary, 2026-09-02.
A soft, warm balsamic-cinnamic base note with a honeyed floral sweetness. Long-lasting and rounded, with faint spicy-powdery facets reminiscent of styrax and cinnamon flowers. Used as a fixative in oriental, amber, and floral compositions.AI · claude-opus-4-7
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Perfume and Flavor Chemicals, page 266.
White or colorless crystals.
Insoluble in water and propylene glycol, soluble in alcohol, soluble in most perfume oils.
Very mild, but very tenacious balsamic-floral, soft odor. Hardly any spice note at all.
Traces of this ester are used in flavor compositions mostly as a fixative in fruity types.
Useful as a fixative in heavy florals, exotic florals, Carnation type fragrances, Hyacinth, Tuberose, etc. and in smaller amounts in Magnolia and similar fragrance types. It blends also well with Labdanum, Patchouli and Oakmoss.
Produced from Cinnamic aldehyde plus Aluminum ethylate in Ether. (Can also be produced by azeotropic type process from the alcohol and the acid).