Cinnamic Acid

  • Gwyneth Thurgood
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Cinnamic Acid. Gwyneth Thurgood. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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The crystal structure of Cinnamic Acid. It is a white crystal solid, which is slightly soluble in water. It is obtained from the oil of Cinnamon - a small evergreen tree - the bark of which is often used to make the cinnamon spice commonly used in cooking. Cinnamic acid is mainly used in the perfume industry as it has a a sweet floral aroma.

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