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1,4-Dimethoxy-2-Tert-Butylbenzene

Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 21112-37-8

A rich woody note with a vetiver and forest character. Deep and natural, it adds a woody depth to compositions.

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Odor profile

Note Base Note
Descriptor 1 Woody
Descriptor 2 Vetiver
Descriptor 3 Fresh
Impact Level Medium
Tenacity2 280 h

2 Source: The Good Scents Company

Identification

CAS Number21112-37-8
INCI NameTert-butylhydroquinone dimethylether
CategoryAroma Chemical
FormulaC12H18O2
Mol. Weight194.27
IUPAC Name2-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene
InChIKeyALVJDUNBMKMTDC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Synonyms

benzene, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-1,4-dimethoxy-, benzene, 2-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxy-, tert-butyl hydroquinone dimethyl ether, 2-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene, dimethoxy-1,4-tert-butyl-2 benzene, 1,4-dimethoxy-2-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)benzene, vetimoss, vetti ether, vetty ether (Tadimety), vetylbois

Physical and chemical data

Boiling Point 273.00 °C
Flash Point 111 °C
Density 0.994 to 0.996
Refractive Index 1.509 to 1.512
Vapor Pressure 0.009000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est)
LogP 4.154
Solubility water, 15.82 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only.
Appearance yellow clear liquid

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