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cinnamic acid
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cinnamic acid
n.
A white crystalline acid, C6H5CHCHCOOH, obtained from cinnamon or from balsams such as storax or made synthetically and used chiefly to manufacture perfumery compounds.
[cinnam(on) + -ic.]
cinnamic acid [sɪˈnæmɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline water-insoluble weak organic acid existing in two isomeric forms; 3-phenylpropenoic acid. The trans- form occurs naturally and its esters are used in perfumery. Formula: C6H5CH:CHCOOH
[from cinnam(on) + -ic; from its being found in cinnamon oil]
cinnamic acid  (s-nmk)
A white crystalline organic acid obtained from cinnamon or from balsams, or made synthetically. It is used to manufacture perfumery compounds. Chemical formula: C9H8O2.
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