noun
- A chemical radical or group derived from cinnamon or containing the cinnamyl structure, used in organic chemistry and perfumery.
Usage: chemistry; technical
adjective
- Of, relating to, or containing the cinnamyl group or radical.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- Cinnamyl alcohol is a naturally occurring organic compound found in cinnamon oil.
- The cinnamyl group is important in the synthesis of various aromatic compounds.
- Cinnamyl esters are used in the fragrance industry for their pleasant scent.
- Researchers studied the cinnamyl structure to understand its chemical properties.
- Cinnamyl compounds have been investigated for their potential biological activities.