Ethyl 4-methylcinnamate CAS 20511-20-0

1. Acts Ethyl 4-methylcinnamate CAS 20511-20-0 as a flavor additive in food and beverages, delivering sweet, fruity and floral notes to candies, baked goods and drinks.

2. Serves Ethyl 4-methylcinnamate as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, soaps and cosmetics, enhancing the aromatic profiles of floral and fruity scent formulations.

3. Functions as a key intermediate in organic synthesis for preparing pharmaceutical compounds and specialty aromatic esters.

Store ethyl 4-methylcinnamate (CAS 20511-20-0, colorless to pale yellow liquid, sweet floral-fruity odor, flash point ~120°C, combustible) in sealed amber glass containers at 15–25°C in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area. Isolate from strong oxidants, acids and bases to avoid hydrolysis and oxidation. Wear nitrile gloves, safety goggles and a face mask; avoid vapor inhalation, skin/eye contact and ingestion to prevent mild irritation. Reseal tightly post-use; dispose of waste per local chemical regulations.

Ethyl 4-methylcinnamate is a flavor/fragrance additive and organic synthesis intermediate, not for direct pure-form human ingestion; undiluted intake may cause gastrointestinal discomfort and oral irritation.

In regulated applications, Ethyl 4-methylcinnamate CAS 20511-20-0 enriches the sensory quality of consumer products, complies with food safety standards, and supports the synthesis of high-value fine chemicals.