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ANGELIC ACID

  • CAS NO.:565-63-9
  • Empirical Formula: C5H8O2
  • Molecular Weight: 100.12
  • MDL number: MFCD00002654
  • EINECS: 209-284-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-10-25 23:13:37
ANGELIC ACID Structural

What is ANGELIC ACID?

Description

Angelic acid (cis-2-methyl-2-butenoic acid) is an unsaturated aliphatic carboxylic acid that was discovered by Munich pharmacist Ludwig Andreas Buchner in 1842. Buchner isolated it from the carrot-like roots of the herb Angelica archangelica (garden angelica). According to lore, an archangel revealed the herb’s medicinal properties, hence the heavenly name.
Since its discovery, angelic acid and its esters have been found in other plants, such as Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis), sabadilla (Schoenocaulon officinale), and lovage (Levisticum officinale). It is often found together with its more thermodynamically stable trans isomer, tiglic acid1.
In 1949, Robert E. Buckles* and Gene V. Mock at Iowa State University (Ames) reported the synthesis of tiglic acid by treating 2-hydroxy-2-methylbutyronitrile2 with sulfuric acid, followed by hydrolysis. They then converted tiglic acid to angelic acid in a three-step process: (1) addition of bromine across the double bond; (2) reaction with potassium hydroxide to form 3-bromoangelic acid3; and (3) reduction with sodium amalgam to produce angelic acid. Six years later, Buckles, Mock, and Louis Locatell, Jr., wrote an extensive review of the chemistry of both isomers.
Angelic and tiglic acids are used primarily as their esters in such products as perfumes and flavorings. The angelic ester petasin4, originally discovered in the common butterbur plant (Petasites hybridus), is a sesquiterpene with potential medical uses.
Despite its name, angelic acid has a spicy—even pungent—odor and a biting, acidic taste. As shown in the hazard information table, it must be handled with care.
1. CAS Reg. No. 80-59-1. 2. CAS Reg. No. 4111-08-4. 3. CAS Reg. No. 35057-99-9. 4. CAS Reg. No. 26577-85-5.

Chemical properties

White to light yellow crystal-powder

The Uses of ANGELIC ACID

Flavoring extracts.

Definition

ChEBI: The (Z)-isomer of 2-methylbut-2-enoic acid. It is found in plant species of the family Apiaceae.

Synthesis

Among many methods know n, one uses 2-Hydroxy-2-buty ronitrile to produce Tiglic acid, from which Angelic can be made by Bromine treatment. Another method goes directly from alpha-H ydroxy-alphu-me~h ylbutyric acid which by dehydration yields Angelic acid, or a mixture of Angelic and Tiglic acids.

Properties of ANGELIC ACID

Melting point: 44°C
Boiling point: 96 °C / 12mmHg
Density  1.010
refractive index  nD47 1.4434
Flash point: 96℃
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility  almost transparency in Methanol
form  powder to crystal
appearance white crystals or powder or colorless liquid
pka pK (25°) 4.30
color  White to Light yellow
Odor at 100.00 %. spicy
Merck  14,646
Stability: Light Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference 565-63-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for ANGELIC ACID

Signal word Danger
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Corrosion
Corrosives
GHS05
GHS Hazard Statements H290:Corrosive to Metals
H314:Skin corrosion/irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P234:Keep only in original container.
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P390:Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
P405:Store locked up.
P406:Store in corrosive resistant/… container with a resistant inner liner.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for ANGELIC ACID

InChIKey UIERETOOQGIECD-ARJAWSKDSA-N

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