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Ethyl tiglate

≥98%, FG

Synonym(s):

Ethyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH=C(CH3)CO2C2H5
CAS Number:
5837-78-5
Molecular Weight:
128.17
FEMA Number:
2460
Council of Europe no.:
2185
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
329830493
Flavis number:
9.495
EC Number:
227-425-6
NACRES:
NA.21
MDL number:
MFCD00015183
Organoleptic:
berry; caramel; fruity; tropical; floral; sweet
Grade:
FG, Halal, Kosher
Biological source:
synthetic
Agency:
meets purity specifications of JECFA
Food allergen:
no known allergens
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biological source

synthetic

Quality Segment

300

grade

FG, Halal, Kosher

agency

meets purity specifications of JECFA

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 117

assay

≥98%

refractive index

n20/D 1.435 (lit.)

bp

154-156 °C (lit.)

density

0.923 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

organoleptic

berry; caramel; fruity; tropical; floral; sweet

SMILES string

CCOC(=O)\C(C)=C\C

InChI

1S/C7H12O2/c1-4-6(3)7(8)9-5-2/h4H,5H2,1-3H3/b6-4+

InChI key

OAPHLAAOJMTMLY-GQCTYLIASA-N

General description

Ethyl tiglate, an α,β-unsaturated ester, is naturally found in apples. It can be prepared by the esterification of tiglic acid. Ethyl tiglate is a male-specific pheromone found in some Drosophila species that can attract both male and females. Saprochaete suaveolens grown in a culture medium has been reported to produce ethyl tiglate by metabolizing isoleucine.

Application


  • Metabolism of ethyl tiglate in apple fruits leads to the formation of small amounts of (R)-ethyl 2-methylbutanoate.: Focuses on the metabolic transformation of ethyl tiglate in apples, which contributes to the fruit′s flavor profile (Hauck et al., 2000).

pictograms

Flame
GHS02

signalword

Warning

hcodes

H226

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

111.2 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

44 °C - closed cup

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