Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(E)-Ethyl tiglate
Synonym(s)
Latest JECFA evaluation	2008 (Session 69)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(2E)-2-Methyl- 2-butenoic acid ethyl ester
JECFA number	1824
CAS number	5837-78-5
FEMA number	2460
COE number	2185
FLAVIS number	09.495
Molecular weight	128.17
Chemical formula	C7H12O2
Physical form/odour	Colourless liquid; Warm-ethereal fruity aroma
Solubility	Insoluble in water; soluble in oils
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	154-156°
Assay min %	98%
Acid value max	1
Refractive index	1.432-1.438
Specific gravity	0.907-0.916
Other requirements
ID Test	NMR IR
Spectrum