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BENZYL TIGLATE

Phenylmethyl (E)-2.Methyl-2-butenoate; Benzyl 2-Methylcrotonate

BENZYL TIGLATE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 37526-88-8

CAS 37526-88-8PubChem CID 250096

Benzyl tiglate

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

IUPAC name: benzyl (E)-2-methylbut-2-enoate

Molecular formula: C12H14O2
Molecular weight: 190.24 g/mol
Exact mass: 190.099379685 Da
XLogP3: 2.8
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Tiglic Acid Benzyl EsterBenzyl trans-2,3-dimethylacrylateBenzyl trans-2-methyl-2-butenoateBenzyl 2-methylcrotonate(E)-benzyl tiglateBenzyl trans-2-methylcrotonateFEMA No. 33302-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, (2E)-

16 more reported names

2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester, (E)-2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl ester67UEP899RRBenzyl (E)-2-methyl-2-butenoateEINECS 253-544-8EINECS 266-880-5NSC 69098NSC-69098trans-2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, phenylmethyl esterBENZYL TIGLATE [FHFI]Phenylmethyl 2-methyl-2-butenoate, (E)-AI3-05784BENZYL TIGLATE, (E)-BENZYL 2-METHYL-2-BUTENOATE, (E)-benzyl (2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoateRefChem:566860

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:187225
ChEMBL:CHEMBL3186295
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3047130

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for BENZYL TIGLATE

INCI name

BENZYL TIGLATE

Description

Phenylmethyl (E)-2.Methyl-2-butenoate; Benzyl 2-Methylcrotonate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 39234
Imported identity: BENZYL TIGLATE
Source update: 02/03/2011

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for BENZYL TIGLATE

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Key data

CAS

37526-88-8

253-544-8

Restriction

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Function

PERFUMING: Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How BENZYL TIGLATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists BENZYL TIGLATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

BENZYL TIGLATE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

BENZYL TIGLATE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, BENZYL TIGLATE carries the following function designation(s):

PERFUMING

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Source note for BENZYL TIGLATE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for BENZYL TIGLATE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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