What is a Cinnamic Acid (C₉H₈O₂)?

Cinnamic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid naturally found in cinnamon bark and other plants like vanilla. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a slightly sweet, pleasant aroma. This compound is widely used in the manufacture of fragrances, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It serves as a precursor in the synthesis of esters for perfumes and UV-absorbing agents for sunscreens. It also has applications as a food additive.

Cinnamic acid is important in organic synthesis, especially for compounds in the phenylpropanoid family.

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