24717-85-9

Basic information

• Product Name: Citronellyl tiglate
• Synonyms: 2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl ester, (E)-;2-methyl-,3,7-dimethyl-6-octenylester,(e)-2-butenoicaci;2-methyl-,3,7-dimethyl-6-octenylester,(E)-2-Butenoicacid;3,7-Dimethyl-6-octenyl (2Z)-2-methyl-2-butenoate;E-Citronellyl tiglate;CITRONELLYL TIGLATE;CITRONELLYL-CROTONATE;3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl 2-methylcrotonate
• CAS NO: 24717-85-9
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 238.37
• EINECS: 246-426-2
• Product Categories: Alphabetical Listings;C-D;Flavors and Fragrances
• Mol File: 24717-85-9.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 144-145 °C9 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: >230 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.903 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000495mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.465(lit.)
• Water Solubility: 385μg/L at 20℃
• CAS DataBase Reference: Citronellyl tiglate(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Citronellyl tiglate(24717-85-9)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Citronellyl tiglate(24717-85-9)

Safety Data

• WGK Germany: 2
• Hazardous Substances Data: 24717-85-9(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical Properties

Different sources of media describe the Chemical Properties of 24717-85-9 differently. You can refer to the following data:
1. Citronellyl Tiglate is a liquid with a floral, rosy, fruity, mushroomlike odor. It is used in geranium oil reconstitutions.
2. Colorless liquid; winey rosy aroma.

Occurrence

Reported found in geranium petiole oil India (3.93%), geranium stem oil India (1.88%), geranium leaf oil Rwanda (0.14%) and geranium leaf oil India (1.40%).

Preparation

By direct esterification of citronellol with 2-butenoic acid under azeotropic conditions (Arctander. 1969).

Aroma threshold values

Medium strength odor, floral type.

InChI:InChI=1/C15H26O2/c1-6-14(5)15(16)17-11-10-13(4)9-7-8-12(2)3/h6,8,13H,7,9-11H2,1-5H3/b14-6+/t13-/m0/s1

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