cinnamic

[ si-nam-ik, sin-uh-mik ]

adjective

1. of or obtained from cinnamon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cinnamic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; cinnam(on) + -ic

Example Sentences

By the addition of diluted sulphuric acid, the aldehyde of cinnamic acid is afterwards procured pure.

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With fatty acids and acid anhydrides it gives the “Perkin” reaction (see Cinnamic Acid).

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An isomer of cinnamic acid known as allo-cinnamic acid is also known.

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It is perfectly soluble in alcohol and in ether, and gives out its acid (benzoic or cinnamic) to water.

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The genuine balsam contains about 61⁄2% of benzoic (cinnamic) acid:—11.

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