Appearance: yellowish liquid

CAS: 5837-78-5

Formula: C7H12O2

MW: 128.17g/mol

Odor: floral

Purity: 98%+

BP: 154-158°C

Flash point: 42-46°C

Density: 0.91-0.93g/mL

MDL: MFCD00015183

SMILES: CCOC(=O)C(\C)=C\C

HS Code: 291619

Synonyms: Ethyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate, ethyl tiglic acid; crotonic acid,2-methyl-, ethyl ester

Ethyl tiglate is the ethyl ester of tiglic acid. Tiglic acid is commonly found in croton oil and is structurally related to acrylic acid, methacrylic acid and crotonic acid. Cosmetologists use tiglates (= tiglic acid derivatives) as ingredients in perfumery products because of their unique fragrance, which is a signature Roman Chamomile, a common essential oil. Other important applications include protein sequencing, enzyme inhibiting, plasticizers, dyes additive, textile treatment agents, etc.