Description

Angelic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile organic ester with a distinctive, fruity aroma, making it a valuable intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for fragrances, flavors, and pharmaceutical active ingredients. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the aroma chemical, flavoring, and pharmaceutical intermediate sectors seeking high-purity synthetic components.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a key component in creating fruity, apple-like, and berry notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial synthetic building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent and starting material in various organic reactions, including esterifications and alkylations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical research for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain specialty agrochemicals and plant protection agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Angelic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	5953-76-4
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl angelate; Methyl (Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoate; Methyl (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenoate; 2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid methyl ester; (Z)-2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid methyl ester; Methyl ester of angelic acid; Tiglic acid methyl ester isomer
EINECS	227-724-6

Quality Control

Our Angelic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to relevant industry standards, and specifications can be tailored to meet specific customer requirements for fragrance, flavor, or pharmaceutical-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.423 - 1.427
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.945 - 0.955
Related Substances (GC)	Report and comply with customer requirements

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.