Benzyl cinnamate explained

Benzyl cinnamate is the chemical compound which is the ester derived from cinnamic acid and benzyl alcohol.

Natural occurrence

Balsam is the major producer of benzyl cinnamate. It is used as an ingredient in the medicated cream product Sudocrem.^[1]

Uses

It is used as a flavoring agent.

It is used pharmaceutically as an antibacterial and antifungal.^[2]

External links

• Benzyl cinnamate at National Library of Medicine's Toxicology Data Network

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) . www.medicines.org.uk . 11 June 2021.
2. Korošec . B. . Sova . M. . Turk . S. . Kraševec . N. . Novak . M. . Lah . L. . Stojan . J. . Podobnik . B. . Berne . S. . Zupanec . N. . Bunc . M. . Gobec . S. . Komel . R. . Antifungal activity of cinnamic acid derivatives involves inhibition of benzoate 4-hydroxylase (CYP53) . Journal of Applied Microbiology . 2014 . 116 . 4 . 955–966 . 10.1111/jam.12417 . 24314266 . en . 1365-2672.