Benzyl Cinnamate
Balsamic · CAS 103-41-3 · 2 suppliers
What it smells like
Benzyl cinnamate has a soft, sweet-balsamic scent with subtle floral and powdery nuances, a gentle cinnamon warmth, and a creamy, resinous drydown of exceptional tenacity.
At a glance
| Scent family | Balsamic |
| CAS number | 103-41-3 |
| FEMA number | 2142 |
| Uses | Fixative in oriental, floral, and amber accords; adds depth and tenacity to powdery and spicy compositions. |
| Typical usage | 2.1% in a perfume compound |
| Longevity | Lasts > 240 hours on a smelling strip. |
| Appearance | Pale cream solid |
| INCI name | BENZYL CINNAMATE |
| IUPAC name | Benzyl (E)-3-phenylprop-2-enoate |
IFRA usage limits (49th Amendment)
Maximum concentration in the finished consumer product, by IFRA category, drawn from official IFRA Standards and manufacturer certificates. Reference data — always confirm against the current official IFRA Standard for your application.
| Category | Application | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | Lip products, toys | 0.36% |
| Category 2 | Deodorants & antiperspirants | 0.11% |
| Category 3 | Eye products, men's facial creams (fingertip) | 1.2% |
| Category 4 | Fine fragrance, hydroalcoholic on skin | 2% |
| Category 5A | Body lotion | 0.51% |
| Category 5B | Face moisturiser | 0.51% |
| Category 5C | Hand cream | 0.51% |
| Category 5D | Baby cream, oil & talc | 0.17% |
| Category 6 | Oral & lip care (toothpaste, mouthwash) | 1.2% |
| Category 7A | Rinse-off hair products | 2.4% |
| Category 7B | Leave-on hair products | 2.4% |
| Category 8 | Significant anogenital exposure | 0.17% |
| Category 9 | Rinse-off body & hand (soap, shower gel) | 3.9% |
| Category 10A | Household care, non-spray | 3.9% |
| Category 10B | Household aerosol / spray | 14% |
| Category 11A | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. wipes) | 0.17% |
| Category 11B | Skin contact, minimal transfer (e.g. fabrics) | 0.17% |
| Category 12 | Not intended for skin contact (candles, detergents) | Unrestricted |
Where to buy
Available from 2 suppliers, from $3.95.
| Supplier | Manufacturer | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraterworks | Fraterworks | from $3.95 | View → |
| The Perfumer's Apprentice | — | from $6.25 | View → |
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