Application of Cinnamic Acid in essence Industry

2020-05-18

Cinnamic acid (English name: Cinnamic acid), also known as cinnamic acid, cinnamic acid β- Benzoic acid, 3-phenyl-2-acrylic acid. The main characteristics of cinnamic acid are: white or light yellow monoclinic crystal, slightly cinnamic flavor; Slightly soluble in water, easily soluble in benzene, acetone, ether, glacial acetic acid, and also soluble in ethanol, methanol and chloroform. Cinnamic acid has two isomers, cis and trans. Generally, the cinnamic acid we use is in the form of trans.

As an important organic synthesis intermediate, cinnamic acid is mainly used to synthesize methyl cinnamate, ethyl cinnamate, benzyl cinnamate, etc. In addition, cinnamic acid is also widely used in fine chemical products such as essence, food, cosmetics, medicine, pesticides, plastics and photosensitive resins. This article mainly introduces the application of cinnamic acid in essence and fragrance industry.
-Cinnamic acid as aromatic mixture
Cinnamic acid can be used as an aromatic mixture in soap, shampoo, washing powder and daily cosmetics.
-Cinnamic acid as essence
Cinnamic acid can be used as apple, cherry, apricot, honey and cinnamon essence.
-Cinnamic acid can inhibit the formation of black tyrosinase
Caseamino acid enzyme is the key enzyme in melanin synthesis, which initiates the chain reaction from tyrosine to melanin biopolymer. Cinnamic acid has the effect of inhibiting the formation of black tyrosinase, and has a certain insulating effect on ultraviolet rays. It can make the brown spots light or even disappear. It is one of the essential ingredients in advanced sunscreen.
-Cinnamic acid as spice
China's GB2760-1996 stipulates that cinnamic acid is the allowed edible flavor. Cinnamic acid itself is a kind of flavor, which has a good fragrance retention effect. It is usually used as a flavoring material to make the main flavor more fragrant and volatile. Various esters of cinnamic acid (such as A, B, C, D, etc.) can be used as flavor fixative for beverages, cold drinks, candy, alcohol and other foods.
reference material:
Baidu Encyclopedia - Cinnamic Acid
Nemco, cinnamic acid, essence, spice, CAS No. 140-10-3, manufacturer, price, use, quality, standard, purity, preparation method
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