BENZYL TIGLATE

CAS NO.：37526-88-8
Empirical Formula: C12H14O2
Molecular Weight: 190.24
MDL number: MFCD00017279
EINECS: 253-544-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-12-31 16:09:46

What is BENZYL TIGLATE?

Chemical properties

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Occurrence

Reported found in clove bud and rose apple (Syz. jambos Alston).

The Uses of BENZYL TIGLATE

Tiglic Acid Benzyl Ester is found as one of the Geranium essential oils, and essential oil and solvent extracts of Iris planifolia (Mill) from Algeria, possessing antibacterial activity. It is also the starting material in the synthesis of (S)-α-Acetolactic Acid (A163805).

Preparation

By direct esterification of tiglic acid with benzyl alcohol under azeotropic conditions.

Definition

ChEBI: Benzyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

What are the applications of Application

Benzyl tiglate has been suggested for use in Rose fragrances, where this particularly deep-earthy, almost musty undertone can be desirable, e.g. in combination with spicy undertones. This ester also introduces a certain naturalness of herbaceous character, and blends well with Vetiver oil, Oakmoss, etc. in Reseda and similar fragrance types. Suggested for use in Rose type fragrances. mainly as a background note and fixative.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 100 ppm: sweet, balsamic, spice-like with a nutty almond note.

Properties of BENZYL TIGLATE

Boiling point:	139 °C9 mm Hg(lit.)
Density	1.031 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.522(lit.)
FEMA	3330 \| BENZYL TRANS-2-METHYL-2-BUTENOATE
Flash point:	>230 °F
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Odor	at 100.00 %. balsamic earthy mushroom vegetable plastic cortex almond nutty
JECFA Number	846
BRN	2556119
CAS DataBase Reference	37526-88-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, (2E)- (37526-88-8)

Safety information for BENZYL TIGLATE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P304+P340:IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. P405:Store locked up.