In the international market, it is mainly used in perfumes and sunscreens. China's GB-2760-2014 stipulates that they are allowed to be used as edible spices. It is used as a scenting agent in the spice industry. It is often used to mix oriental flower flavors such as carnations, cherries, strawberries and grapes. It is also used in soaps, detergents, and flavors and cakes. Both methyl cinnamate and ethyl cinnamate can be added to cigarette shreds and used as flavor enhancers and flavor compensators. As an organic synthesis intermediate, it is mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry. The medicinal value of methyl cinnamate: Imidazole and methyl cinnamate use methyl as an intermediate linker to prepare methyl p-bromomethylcinnamate. This intermediate is the main raw material for the production of ozagrel. Methyl cinnamate has a positive effect on the suppression of vitiligo. In whitening and sun protection, the effect of methyl cinnamate is obvious.