cinnamic acid

cin·nam·ic ac·id

C c

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [si-nam-ik, sin-uh-mik as-id]
- /sɪˈnæm ɪk, ˈsɪn ə mɪk ˈæs ɪd/
- /sɪnˈamɪk ˈasɪd/

Definitions of cinnamic acid words

noun cinnamic acid 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 3
noun cinnamic acid a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 9 H 8 O 2 , usually obtained from cinnamon or synthesized: used chiefly in the manufacture of perfumes and medicines. 1
noun cinnamic acid (organic chemistry) The aromatic carboxylic acid C6H5-CH=CH-COOH obtained from cinnamon; it is used in perfumery etc. 0

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

First recorded in 1880-85

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