In the international market, it is mainly used in spices and sun protection. China GB-2760-2014 stipulates that it is allowed to use edible spices.It is used in the perfume industry as a fixed flavor agent. It is often used in the preparation of Oriental flower fragrance such as carnation, cherry, strawberry and grape. It is also used in soap, detergent, flavor agent and cakes.Both methyl cinnamate and ethyl cinnamate can be added to cut tobacco as flavor enhancers and flavor compensators.As an intermediate in organic synthesis, it is mainly used in pharmaceutical industry.

Medicinal value of methyl cinnamate: imidazole and methyl cinnamate methyl cinnamate using methyl as intermediate linker to prepare methyl p-bromomethyl cinnamate, which is the main raw material for the production of ozagrel.Methyl cinnamate has a positive effect on the inhibition of vitiligo.In whitening, sunscreen, methyl cinnamate is irreplaceable!