Term Name: benzyl cinnamate
Synonyms: 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid, phenylmethyl ester, benzyl (2E)-3-phenylacrylate, benzyl (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate, Benzyl alcohol, cinnamic ester, trans-Cinnamic acid benzyl ester
Definition: The cinnamate ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol. Occuring in Balsam of Peru and Tolu balsam, in Sumatra and Penang benzoin, and as the main constituent of copaiba balsam, it is used in heavy oriental perfumes, as a fixative and as a flavouring agent.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:146174]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: cinnamate ester
has_role: antigen epitope fixative flavouring agent fragrance