Methyl cinnamate

Methyl cinnamate is the methyl ester of cinnamic acid. It is found naturally in a variety of plants, including in fruits, like strawberry, and some culinary spices, such as Sichuan pepper and some varieties of basil. Eucalyptus olida has the highest known concentrations of methyl cinnamate (98%) with a 2-6% fresh weight yield in the leaf and twigs.

Methyl cinnamate is used in the flavor industry and in perfumes to impart strawberry and cinnamon scents.