Cinnamyl benzoate

At a glance

Synthetic aromatic ester produced by esterifying cinnamyl alcohol with benzoic acid; provides sweet, warm, balsamic‑spicy cinnamon notes and acts as a fixative in oriental and floral perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ester
CAS number
5320-75-2
Profile
warm, spicy, sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01