1. Plural of cinnamyl; organic compounds derived from cinnamon or containing the cinnamyl group (C₆H₅CH=CHCH₂–), used in chemistry and fragrance synthesis.
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• Cinnamyls are important intermediates in the synthesis of various aromatic compounds.
• The fragrance industry uses cinnamyls to create cinnamon-like scents in perfumes.
• Researchers studied the reactivity of different cinnamyls in organic reactions.
• Cinnamyls can be derived from natural cinnamon extracts or synthesized chemically.