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.
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 Number | 21112-37-8 |
| INCI Name | Tert-butylhydroquinone dimethylether |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H18O2 |
| Mol. Weight | 194.27 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-tert-butyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene |
| InChIKey | ALVJDUNBMKMTDC-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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