(Z)-2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid methyl ester

CAS: 5953-76-4

Ref. 3D-FM35060

Product Information

• Name: (Z)-2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl angelate, 2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (2Z)-, 2-Butenoic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (Z)-, Angelic acid methyl ester, Crotonic acid, 2-methyl-, methyl ester, (Z)-, Methyl (2Z)-2-methyl-2-butenoate, Methyl (Z)-2-methyl-2-butenoate, Methyl cis-2-methylcrotonate, methyl (2Z)-2-methylbut-2-enoate

Description

(Z)-2-Methyl-2-butenoic acid methyl ester is a molecule that has antibacterial properties. It is an isomer of the natural compound tiglic acid and has been shown to have inhibitory activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This product can be used in the synthesis of microcapsules for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions. It also has a stereoisomer, which is active and may be used as an active substance. The residue of this product may be toxic to aquatic organisms and should not be released into water systems.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 114.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%