cinnamic acid


nounChemistry.
  1. a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C9H8O2, usually obtained from cinnamon or synthesized: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes and medicines.

Origin of cinnamic acid

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First recorded in 1880–85

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British Dictionary definitions for cinnamic acid

cinnamic acid

/ (sɪˈnæmɪk) /


noun
  1. 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: C 6 H 5 CH:CHCOOH

Origin of cinnamic acid

1
C19: from cinnam (on) + -ic; from its being found in cinnamon oil

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Scientific definitions for cinnamic acid

cinnamic acid

[ sə-nămĭk ]


  1. 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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