Cinnamyl alcohol

Synonym Name: (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-en-1-ol

Molecular formula: C9H10O

Molecular weight: 134.17  
CAS No: 104-54-1

EC Number: 203-212-3
Solubility: Good solubility in water 
Melting point: 33 °C

Boiling point: 250 °C

Cinnamyl alcohol is an organic compound that is found in esterified form in storax, balsam Peru and cinnamon leaves. It forms a white crystalline solid when pure, or a yellow oil when even slightly impure. It can be produced by the hydrolysis of storax..

Cinnamyl alcohol has the odor of hyacinth and is used in perfumery and as a deodorant.