It is present in the essential oil of cinnamon.

[citation needed] Pure ethyl cinnamate has a "fruity and balsamic odor, reminiscent of cinnamon with an amber note".

[1] The p-methoxy derivative is reported to be a monoamine oxidase inhibitor.

[2] It can be synthesized by the esterification reaction involving ethanol and cinnamic acid in the presence of sulfuric acid.

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