Benzyl Trans-2-Methyl-2-Butenoate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 37526-88-8
A balsamic note with an earthy mushroom character and a soft almond facet. Nutty and natural, it adds a green vegetal depth to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Earthy |
| Descriptor 2 | Mushroom |
| Descriptor 3 | Balsamic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 121 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 37526-88-8 |
| INCI Name | Benzyl tiglate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H14O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 190.24 |
| IUPAC Name | benzyl (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate |
| InChIKey | QRGSTISKDZCDHV-XCVCLJGOSA-N |
Synonyms
benzyl (2E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate, benzyl (E)-2-methyl crotonate, benzyl (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoate, benzyl (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate, benzyl (E)-2,3-dimethyl acrylate, benzyl trans-2-methyl crotonate, benzyl trans-2-methylcrotonate, benzyl trans-2,3-dimethyl acrylate, benzyl trans-2,3-dimethylacrylate, trans-2-butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, 2-butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, (2E)-, 2-butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, (E)-, 2-methyl-(E)-2-butenoic acid phenyl methyl ester, (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoic acid phenyl methyl ester, phenyl methyl (E)-2.methyl-2-butenoate, (E)-phenyl methyl 2-methyl-2-butenoate, phenylmethyl (2E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate, phenylmethyl (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate, phenylmethyl 2-methyl-2-butenoate, (E)-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 250 °C |
| Flash Point | 127 °C |
| Density | 1.02900 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51500 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 20.00 C. |
| LogP | 3.036 |
| Solubility | alcohol; ether; water, 61.75 mg/L @ 25 C (est) |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.025 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.025 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
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