1,1-Dimethyl-2-Phenylethyl Acetate
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 151-05-3
A sweet floral note with rose and jasmine facets over a fresh green base. Soft fruity and powdery nuances make it a smooth floralizer for muguet and white floral accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 2 | Plum |
| Descriptor 3 | Jasmin |
| Odor Impact1 | 120 |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity1 | 30 h |
| Tenacity2 | 44 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Both tenacity figures are blotter life. The two labs use different evaluation protocols, so the numbers are not directly comparable — read them as two independent readings, not as a contradiction.
Identification
| CAS Number | 151-05-3 |
| INCI Name | Dimethylbenzyl carbinyl acetate |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H16O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 192.25 |
| IUPAC Name | (2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-yl) acetate |
| InChIKey | FLUWAIIVLCVEKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Dimethyl Benzyl Carbinyl Acetate, Alpha,alpha-dimethyl phenethyl Acetate, Dmbca, Benzyl-2-propyl Acetate, Benzyl dimethyl Carbinyl Acetate, 2-benzyl-2-propyl Acetate, alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl acetate, Benzyl isopropyl acetate DMBCA, alpha alpha Dimethyl phenylethyl acetate, Benzyl iso propylacetate, Sa991, benzeneethanol, a,a-dimethyl-, benzyl dimethyl carbinol acetate, benzyl propyl acetate, benzyldimethyl carbinyl acetate, benzyldimethylcarbinol acetate, benzyldimethylcarbinyl acetate, alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzene ethyl acetate, dimethyl benzyl carbinol acetate, dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate FCC, alpha,alpha-dimethyl phenethyl alcohol acetate, alpha,alpha-dimethyl phenyl ethyl acetate, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenethyl acetate, a,a-dimethylbenzeneethyl acetate, dimethylbenzylcarbinol acetate, dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate, a,a-dimethylphenethyl acetate, a,a-dimethylphenethyl alcohol, DMBC acetate, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanyl acetate, 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-yl acetate, (2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-yl) acetate, 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ylacetat, phenethyl alcohol, a,a-dimethyl-, acetate, acetate, acetate
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 250.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 30.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 97.00 °C |
| Density | 0.995 |
| Refractive Index | 1.49 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.050000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. |
| LogP | 2.7 |
| Solubility | Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Dry Powder; Large Crystals; CBI; Liquid |
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl acetate | 100 % |
Substances that must be named in the ingredient list under Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, as amended by Regulation (EU) 2023/1545. Where a range was given, the upper bound is shown.
All figures on this page are guide values collected from public reference works and supplier declarations. They differ between batches, origins and qualities. The data sheet of your own supplier is always the authoritative document for the material you actually use.