High-Purity Ethyl Cinnamate for Flavor, Fragrance & Cosmetic Applications

Sweet Balsamic Aroma, Global Regulatory Compliance, and Trusted TUODA Supply

Ethyl cinnamate
Ultra-High Purity Grade

Ethyl Cinnamate

High-Purity Aroma Chemical for Flavor, Fragrance & Cosmetic Applications

Parameter
Specification

Chemical Name

Ethyl Cinnamate

CAS Number

103-36-6

Molecular Formula

C₁₁H₁₂O₂

Molecular Weight

176.21 g/mol

Purity

≥99.0%

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid

TUODA Chemical

Ethyl Cinnamate Supplier & Manufacturer

EXQUISITE BALSAMIC SCENT

FOOD & FRAGRANCE FORMULATION READY

RELIABLE EXPORT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT

High–Purity Ethyl Cinnamate

A Trusted Choice for Food, Cosmetic & Fine Fragrance Formulations

TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate is a premium-grade aromatic ester valued for its sweet, fruity-balsamic scent and high formulation stability. With purity above ≥99.0%, it offers exceptional olfactory character and is widely used in flavor systems, fragrances, and cosmetic actives across global industries.

Ethyl Cinnamate CAS 103–36–6 is primarily derived from cinnamic acid and ethanol, offering a warm, honey-like profile with tropical fruit notes. It is ideal for use in fruit flavors, oriental perfume bases, and soothing skincare blends.

TUODA ensures global compliance and lot-to-lot consistency with full documentation support including COA, MSDS, and TDS. Certified to meet FCC, JECFA, and REACH requirements.

Product Specifications

Industry-Validated Quality Benchmarks for Ethyl Cinnamate

Chemical Properties

Chemical Formula:C₁₁H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 176.21 g/mol
Purity: ≥99.0%
Appearance: Colorless to pale yellow transparent liquid
Density: 1.04 g/cm³ at 25°C

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 271–273°C
Melting Point: N/A (liquid)
Flash Point: 130°C (Closed Cup)
Refractive Index: 1.558–1.562
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; soluble in ethanol, ether, and essential oils

Packaging & Storage

Available Sizes: 100g, 500g, 1kg, 5kg, 25kg
Container Type: Aluminum bottles / HDPE drums / Fiber drums with PE liner
Storage Temp: Store below 25°C, tightly sealed
Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended conditions
Handling: Avoid direct light and heat; store away from oxidizing agents

All values are backed by batch-specific analysis. Technical and regulatory documents (COA, MSDS, TDS) are available on request.

Core Advantages

Why TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate Sets the Industry Standard

High Aroma Performance

TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate offers a sweet, fruity-balsamic scent with a warm, long-lasting character—ideal for premium flavor and fragrance formulations.

Exceptional Stability

Ethyl Cinnamate maintains structural and aromatic integrity under diverse storage and processing conditions, ensuring batch-to-batch consistency.

Versatile Applications

Widely accepted in food, personal care, cosmetics, and fine fragrance, with excellent solubility and base compatibility.

Reliable Technical Support

Our expert team supports your product journey from development to delivery, ensuring compliance, performance, and global readiness.

Discover how TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate can elevate your formulation across taste, aroma, and experience.

Application Areas

TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate (CAS: 103-36-6) in Modern Flavor, Fragrance & Industrial Applications

Food & Beverage Flavoring

Provides a delicate fruity-balsamic profile for wine, cola-type beverages, fruity desserts, and condiments.

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Used in perfumes, bath oils, creams, and soaps to add a soft, balsamic sweetness and floral warmth. Often paired with floral or woody accords.

Pharmaceutical Applications

Functions as a masking agent to improve the palatability of bitter APIs and herbal ingredients in oral syrups and softgels.

Confectionery Products

Ideal for enhancing the aromatic sweetness in gums, toffees, fruit fillings, and spiced candies, contributing both top and base notes.

Oral Care Formulations

Used in toothpaste, mouthwash, and oral strips for a subtle fruity-cinnamon profile that offsets sharp or astringent actives.

Flavor Testing & Sensory R&D

Valued in R&D for prototype development, analytical comparison with cinnamates and esters, and aroma structure benchmarking in flavor houses.

Food & Beverage Flavoring

Assorted healthy ingredients including citrus, honey, almonds and yogurt

Used in fruit flavors (strawberry, cherry, cinnamon), Ethyl Cinnamate enhances juices, soft drinks, bakery fillings, and sauces with a sweet, fruity-spicy aroma.

Key Benefits in Food Applications:

  • Fruity and balsamic note similar to cinnamon and strawberry
  • Thermal stability during baking and pasteurization
  • Effective at low ppm levels
  • Used in flavor formulations for processed beverages and bakery

Our high-purity Ethyl cinnamate ensures consistent catalyst performance, resulting in polymer products with precise specifications and minimal defects.

Case Study: Enhancing Fruit Jam Appeal

A leading jam manufacturer incorporated TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate into their strawberry blend to strengthen the fruity top note. The updated formula achieved a 40% increase in consumer aroma preference, maintained stability after heat treatment and pH adjustment, and reduced overall flavoring costs by 20% due to the compound’s high potency.

Fragrance & Cosmetics

Natural skincare ingredients including lemon, cream, and essential oils

Ethyl Cinnamate is a widely used aroma chemical in fragrance and personal care formulations, valued for its sweet, fruity, and balsamic scent. Its moderate volatility and excellent compatibility with both natural and synthetic fragrance bases make it an effective component in fine fragrances, body mists, skincare creams, and lotions.

Applications in Fragrance & Cosmetic Industry:

  • Adds a warm, fruity-floral note to perfumes and colognes
  • Enhances softness and depth in creams and emulsions
  • Compatible with natural essential oils and synthetic carriers
  • Contributes to long-lasting aroma performance and formulation versatility

TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate ensures batch-to-batch consistency, excellent solubility, and regulatory compliance with IFRA and other global fragrance standards. Its performance under emulsification, heating, and blending conditions makes it suitable for luxury and mass-market personal care products alike.

Case Study: Signature Cream Redesign

A skincare brand reformulated their day cream with Ethyl Cinnamate to replace a costlier floral ester. The update led to a 35% increase in consumer fragrance preference during blind trials, improved scent retention over 8 hours, and a 15% reduction in overall aroma formulation cost.

Pharmaceutical Synthesis

Flavor additives and sweeteners with vanilla and tablets on a white background

Ethyl Cinnamate is used in pharmaceutical manufacturing primarily as a flavor masking agent and aromatic additive. Its mild, fruity-balsamic aroma profile helps reduce the bitterness or unpleasant odor of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), improving the palatability and patient compliance of oral dosage forms across pediatric, geriatric, and general formulations.

Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulation:

  • Masks bitter flavors in syrups, suspensions, and chewables
  • Enhances aroma in oral emulsions and solutions
  • Applicable in herbal and nutraceutical products for taste improvement
  • Suitable for use with excipients in sugar-free or natural formulations

TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate complies with major pharmacopeial flavor additive standards. It is supported by comprehensive documentation packages, including MSDS, TDS, COA, and Certificate of Origin, ensuring safe and consistent use in regulated applications.

Case Study: Taste Masking in Oral Suspension

A leading nutraceutical brand used TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate to improve the flavor of a liquid botanical extract. The result was a 50% increase in product acceptability scores during blind taste trials and a 30% boost in repeat orders within three months of market launch.

Confectionery Products

Baking ingredients including chocolate, butter, lemon and vanilla on white table

Ethyl Cinnamate is widely utilized in the confectionery industry as a flavoring additive that imparts a delicate balsamic-fruity note to a variety of sweets. Its pleasant, cinnamon-like aroma enhances the depth and richness of chocolates, bakery fillings, ice creams, and flavored syrups, while offering excellent heat stability during processing and extended flavor retention.

Applications in Confectionery:

  • Adds a warm, mildly spicy flavor to chocolate, caramel, and nut-based confections
  • Enhances perceived sweetness and aromatic complexity
  • Maintains sensory profile during baking and cooling
  • Ideal for use in both traditional and sugar-reduced formulations

TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate supports consistent performance across industrial-scale candy and dessert production systems. Its excellent solubility and compatibility make it easy to integrate into various matrix types.

Case Study: Syrup Flavor Customization

A confectionery brand incorporated TUODA’s Ethyl Cinnamate into a caramel-flavored syrup used in bakery toppings. The adjustment improved flavor layering and provided longer-lasting taste after reheating, resulting in a 15% sales increase over the following quarter due to stronger consumer preference.

Oral Care Formulations

Oral care set with toothbrush, toothpaste, lemon and mouthwash tablets

Ethyl Cinnamate is used in oral care products to improve aroma balance and reduce bitterness from actives like fluoride, zinc, and herbal ingredients. Its mild, cinnamon-like note adds a warm, clean finish that enhances user satisfaction in toothpaste, mouthwash, and chewable tablets. Especially effective in adult-oriented formulations, it also helps differentiate mint-based variants with a unique sensory identity.

Applications in Oral Care:

  • Balances bitterness in fluoride and botanical systems
  • Adds warmth and complexity to mint and herbal variants
  • Suitable for aqueous, gel, and bi-layer tablet applications
  • Stable under oral formulation pH and viscosity conditions

TUODA’s high-purity Ethyl Cinnamate meets hygiene and flavor safety regulations for global oral care brands, with full documentation available (COA, MSDS, IFRA/FDA where applicable).

Case Study: Adult Fresh Mint Upgrade

An oral hygiene company incorporated Ethyl Cinnamate into its premium fluoride toothpaste to improve aroma sophistication and reduce bitterness from herbal actives. Post-launch feedback showed a 22% improvement in flavor satisfaction scores and increased repeat purchases among adult consumers.

Flavor Testing & Sensory R&D

Natural vanilla pods, flavor oils and grain extracts with sampling tools

Ethyl Cinnamate is frequently used in flavor science R&D, especially for pilot projects and sensory calibration involving fruit, spice, or ester-based profiles. Its clean, reproducible cinnamon-like note and thermal stability make it ideal for evaluating cross-modal flavor effects, masking capabilities, and dosage optimization in complex matrices.

R&D Applications:

  • Designing fruit-spice hybrid flavor systems
  • Masking trials for bitterness or aftertaste from active ingredients
  • Sensory panel validation and hedonic threshold screening
  • High-heat testing in baked, extruded, or emulsified formats

TUODA supports R&D labs with flexible pack sizes and complete documentation (COA, TDS, MSDS), ensuring fast sample turnaround and global compliance.

Case Study: Cereal Coating Pilot Breakthrough

An international R&D team used Ethyl Cinnamate in cereal coating studies to test its masking effect in high-fiber formulations. Results showed significantly improved consumer acceptance and flavor retention after extrusion, leading to its selection for commercial validation in two product lines.

Discover how our high-purity Ethyl cinnamate can enhance your specific application

Chemical Properties & Specifications

Industry-Leading Ethyl Vanillin with Premium Purity and Consistent Sensory Performance

Ethyl Vanillin Molecular Structure

Chemical Formula: C₁₁H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight: 176.21 g/mol
CAS Number: 103-36-6

Product Specifications

Parameter
TUODA Grade

Purity

≥ 99.0%

Appearance

Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid

Odor

Sweet, balsamic, cinnamon-like fragrance

Solubility

Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol & ether

Heavy Metals

≤10 ppm

Acid Value

≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g

Refractive Index

1.558 – 1.561 @20°C

Specific Gravity

1.05 – 1.07 @25°C

Physical Properties

Property
Value

Boiling Point

271°C

Flash Point

119°C (Closed Cup)

Density

~1.06 g/cm³ @25°C

Stability

Stable under normal storage and transport

Reactivity & Handling

Thermal Stability

Stable at room temperature. Retains aroma integrity under common processing heat (baking, compounding).

Solubility Profile

Fully miscible in ethanol and most essential oils. Slightly soluble in water. Ideal for oil-based fragrance & flavor blends.

Handling Precautions

Avoid exposure to light, moisture, or strong oxidizers. Store sealed in a dry, cool place.

Packaging Integrity

Sealed in food-grade aluminum foil pouches or PE drums. Standard sizes include 1kg, 5kg, and 25kg.

Packaging & Storage Information

Standard Packaging

  • 1kg / 5kg vacuum-sealed aluminum foil bags
  • 25kg fiber drums with PE inner liners
  • Custom small pack sizes available for R&D use
  • Food-grade and export-compliant packaging materials

Storage Requirements

  • Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area (recommended: 10–25°C)
  • Protect from moisture, direct sunlight, and strong odors
  • Reseal opened containers tightly to avoid aroma loss
  • Do not store near oxidizing or highly volatile materials

Documentation

  • Certificate of Analysis (CoA)
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
  • Certificate of Origin / FDA Registration / IFRA Conformity (if needed)

Need Technical Information?

Our technical team provides full documentation, sample support, and guidance on flavor system formulation, handling, and global compliance.

Quality Control & Assurance

Rigorous Testing and Strict Compliance for Flavor & Fragrance Excellence

Raw Material Inspection

Each incoming raw material lot is tested for identity, purity, and contamination risk, ensuring only qualified ingredients are used in Ethyl Vanillin production.

In-Process Monitoring

Continuous control of key parameters such as temperature, crystallization, and aroma consistency during every step of the production process.

Final Product Testing

Each batch undergoes full-spectrum analysis for purity (≥99.5%), loss on drying, melting point, solubility, heavy metals, and organoleptic (aroma intensity) compliance.

Performance Validation

Application-based testing in food, cosmetic, and pharma mock formulations ensures flavor strength, compatibility, and thermal stability under real-use conditions.

Documentation & Certification

Includes: • Certificate of Analysis (CoA) • Safety Data Sheet (SDS) • Technical Data Sheet (TDS) • IFRA/FDA/GB 29938 Conformity (if required) • Full traceability and quality assurance records

Quality Standards & Certifications

Certified quality management system to ensure consistent production processes, batch traceability, and continuous quality improvement across all product categories.

ISO 9001:2015

Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015, ensuring consistent processes and continuous improvement.

ISO 14001:2015

Environmental management certification reflecting our commitment to sustainable manufacturing, energy efficiency, and environmental risk control.

OHSAS 18001

Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification for safe handling, storage, and transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous chemical materials.

REACH / Global Regulatory Compliance

REACH registered and compliant with applicable international regulations (EU, USA, Asia). Documentation support includes MSDS, CoA, TDS, and country-specific registration documents upon request.

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State-of-the-Art Quality Control Laboratory

TUODA’s in-house quality control laboratory ensures the integrity, purity, and compliance of all fragrance and flavor chemicals using internationally recognized analytical technologies.

Gas Chromatography (GC)

For precise quantification of main aroma compounds, detection of residual solvents, and verification of product purity.

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-MS)

Used to detect trace levels of heavy metals (e.g., Pb, Hg, As) for compliance with global food-grade and fragrance regulatory standards.

Karl Fischer Titration

Determines moisture content in powders and crystalline products with high sensitivity, essential for storage stability.

FTIR Spectroscopy

Verifies molecular structure and functional groups to ensure batch-to-batch identity and prevent contamination.

Odor Intensity & Sensory Evaluation

Professional sensory panels and dilution testing (e.g., ASTM E1432) are used to ensure aroma strength, character consistency, and organoleptic profile alignment.

Our Quality Commitment

100% Batch Testing

Full Traceability

Detailed Documentation

Secure Chain of Custody

Customer Quality Assurance Program

We partner with our clients to align product performance with their specific technical and regulatory requirements through a flexible and responsive quality assurance program.

We develop custom specifications to match your unique process requirements.

Tailored quality standards are provided based on your end-use application.

We offer formulation flexibility to meet specialized technical demands.

Each product is adjusted to ensure compatibility with your production equipment and workflow.

Safety and regulatory parameters are aligned with your regional compliance.

Full documentation is available to support REACH, FDA, IFRA, or other global registrations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ethyl Cinnamate

Answers to the most common questions global buyers ask about sourcing food-grade Ethyl Cinnamate for flavor, fragrance, and chemical formulation use.

Our MOQ is typically 1kg, with smaller samples available for evaluation. For bulk orders, MOQ may vary depending on packaging format and regional shipping rules.

 

Yes. We offer free samples (typically 50–100g) of Ethyl Cinnamate for qualified B2B customers. COA and MSDS are provided along with the sample upon request.

 

Absolutely. We support custom packaging (aluminum foil bags, fiber drums), labeling with your logo, and mesh or dilution adjustments for R&D or production trials.

Yes. Our Ethyl Cinnamate meets FCC, IFRA, and food-grade safety standards. It is commonly used in flavoring agents, perfumes, and personal care products worldwide.

We provide full export documentation: COA, MSDS, TDS, IFRA Conformity, and Certificate of Origin. Custom regulatory files can also be arranged.

Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place. Keep away from sunlight, heat sources, and strong oxidizers. Seal containers tightly after use to preserve aroma quality.

Stock products are typically shipped within 3–5 working days. For custom specifications or large orders, lead times are confirmed during the order process.

Yes. Our technical team provides 1-on-1 guidance, assists with formulation, offers regional compliance insights, and supports global registration requirements.

TUODA offers consistent quality, competitive pricing, and regulatory-ready documentation. Our supply is stable, and we support low MOQ orders, free samples, and custom technical solutions tailored to your application needs.

Still have questions? We’re ready to support you 1-on-1.

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