Description
2-Methyl-2-butenal has a penetrating, powerful green ethereal
odor. May be prepared by condensation of acetaldehyde and propionaldehyde.
Chemical Properties
clear colorless to yellow liquid
Uses
Tiglic aldehyde was used in the concise total synthesis of 7-demethylpiericidin A1. It was used as starting reagent during the synthesis of:
- alkyl-branched tetraene hydrocarbons, pheromone component for dried fruit beetle
- E,E-2,4-dimethyl-2,4-hexa dienal, volatile constituents of the defensive secretions of Leiobunum nigripalpi
- 4-methyl-2,4-hexadiene-1-ol
General Description
trans-2-Methyl-2-butenal is one of the major volatile constituents of coriander and olive oil.
