Cinnamyl alcohol

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.

Health & Safety information
Cinnamyl alcohol should be avoided by people with perfume allergy.

Reference

 * Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2305.

External link

 * MSDS for cinnamyl alcohol

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