Chinese name of the cinnamic acid; cinnamic acid; Gui acid

English name: cinnamic acid

Chemical Name: β-cinnamic acid; 3 - phenyl -2 - Acrylic

British alias cinnamic acid; cinnamic acid; benzylidene acetic acid; Gui acid; trans-3-Phenylacrylic acid; Cinnamic acid; 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid

Definition: from cinnamon or benzoic acid isolated. Plant phenylalanine ammonia from the degradation of the cinnamic acid.

Respective disciplines: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (1 subject); metabolism (2 subjects)

CAS No. 621-82-9

EINECS No. :205-398-1

Structure or molecular formula: C6H5-CH = CH-COOH

Molecular Weight: 148.17

Properties: White monoclinic prism. Slight cinnamon flavor.

Solubility: soluble in ethanol, methanol, petroleum ether, chloroform, soluble in benzene, ether, acetone, acetic acid, carbon disulfide, and oils, insoluble in water.

Uses:
Of flavors and fragrances
Food Additives
Medical Industry
Cinnamic acid in cosmetic applications
Cinnamic acid in the chemical industry in the application of organic synthesis