Title: Cinnamyl Cinnamate
CAS Registry Number: 122-69-0
CAS Name: 3-Phenyl-2-propenoic acid 3-phenyl-2-propenyl ester
Synonyms: cinnamic acid cinnamyl ester; cinnyl cinnamate; styracin
Molecular Formula: C18H16O2
Molecular Weight: 264.32
Percent Composition: C 81.79%, H 6.10%, O 12.11%
Line Formula: C6H5CH=CHCOOCH2CH=CHC6H5
Literature References: From buds of
Populus balsamifer L.,
Salicaceae: Goris, Canal,
Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 3, 1982 (1936); from
Lavanga scandens Buch.-Ham.,
Lavangalata: Baslas, Deshapande,
J. Indian Chem. Soc. 27, 379 (1950). Synthesis of
trans-cinnamyl
trans-cinnamate: Klemm
et al., Tetrahedron 20, 871 (1964).
Derivative Type: trans-trans-Form
Properties: Needles from abs ethanol, mp 44°. uv max (95% ethanol): 216, 223 nm (log e 3.45, 3.25). Practically insol in water. 1 g dissolves in 22 ml cold, 3 ml boiling alcohol, 3 ml ether.
Melting point: mp 44°
Absorption maximum: uv max (95% ethanol): 216, 223 nm (log e 3.45, 3.25)
