cis-Ethyl crotonate

Cis-ethyl crotonate is classified as a but-2-enoate ester and is formed through the formal condensation of isocrotonic acid with ethanol. The compound is characterized by a specific gravity of 0.918, emitting a fermented odor and possessing a rummy flavor. Cis-ethyl crotonate plays a role as a metabolite and is functionally related to isocrotonic acid, highlighting its involvement in various metabolic processes.