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METHYL 3-PHENYLPROP-2-ENOATE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C10H10O2
formula, see observation
C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3
formula, see observation
103-26-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of white crystals with a strawberry-like odour, is soluble in alcohol and ether, in glycerol, in most fixed oils and in mineral oil, is insoluble in water, is derived by heating methyl alcohol, cinnamic acid and sulfuric acid, with subsequent distillation, and is used in perfumes and as a flavouring agent.

OBS

Methyl cinnamate [is a] synthetic strawberry, butter, cream, cherry, grape, peach, plum, and vanilla flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, chewing gum, and condiments.

OBS

methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H10O2 or C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H10O2
formula, see observation
C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3
formula, see observation
103-26-4
CAS number
OBS

Cristaux incolores ou blancs, à odeur de fraise, solubles dans l'alcool et l'éther, insolubles dans l'eau. Industrie des parfums, des plastiques. Arôme synthétique de fraise, de cerise, de prune, de vanille et de beurre.

OBS

3-phénylprop-2-énoate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

bêta : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H10O2 ou C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3

Spanish

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