2,2,4-Trimethyl-4-Phenyl-Butane-Nitrile
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 75490-39-0
A fresh citrus note with a grapefruit and gardenia character and a soft vetiver facet. Smoky and natural, it adds a burnt autumn leaf nuance to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 2 | Grapefruit |
| Descriptor 3 | Rhubarb |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 68 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 75490-39-0 |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H17N |
| Mol. Weight | 187.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylpentanenitrile |
| InChIKey | GWCCFAFCQHECBM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
benzenebutanenitrile, a,a,g-trimethyl-, 2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylpentanenitrile, khusinil (IFF), alpha,alpha,gamma-trimethyl benzene butane nitrile, alpha,alpha,gamma-trimethyl benzenebutanenitrile, 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenyl butane nitrile, 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenyl butanenitrile, 2,2,4-trimethyl-4-phenylbutane nitrile
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 294.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 110.00 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.002000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.895 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 14.67 mg/L @ 25 C (est); For experimental / research use only. |
| Appearance | colorless to pale yellow clear liquid |
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