Cinnamyl acetate has a wide application in the flavor and fragrance industry[1]. Cinnamyl acetate is a new broad spectrum antibacterial agent[2].
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[2]. Nieto-Bobadilla MS, et al. Controlled delivery of a new broad spectrum antibacterial agent against colitis: In vitro and in vivo performance. Eur J Pharm Biopharm. 2015 Oct;96:152-61.