Description

Methyl Tiglate CAS NO 6622-76-0 is an unsaturated ester characterized by its distinctive fruity, apple-like aroma. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, valued for its reactivity and organoleptic properties. It is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries seeking high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: Used as a key component in creating and enhancing fruity, green, and apple-like flavor profiles for food, beverages, and perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a Michael acceptor or an electrophile in various organic reactions, including conjugate additions and cyclizations, for producing complex molecules.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the research and production of certain pesticides and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Modification: Can be used as a monomer or co-monomer to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, modifying material properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl Tiglate
CAS No.	6622-76-0
Molecular Formula	C6H10O2
Molecular Weight	114.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate; Methyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate; Tiglic acid methyl ester; Methyl ester of tiglic acid; Methyl tiglinate; (E)-Methyl 2-methylbut-2-enoate
EINECS	229-579-7

Quality Control

Our Methyl Tiglate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.435 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.945 - 0.955
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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