2-Benzyl-2-Methylbut-3-Enenitrile
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 97384-48-0
An aldehydic green note with a spicy peppery character and a soft herbal facet. Fresh and natural, it adds a green lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Minty |
| Descriptor 2 | Citrus |
| Descriptor 3 | Fruity |
| Tenacity2 | 376 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 97384-48-0 |
| INCI Name | Alpha-methyl-alpha-vinyl-benzenepropanenitrile |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C12H13N |
| Mol. Weight | 171.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-benzyl-2-methylbut-3-enenitrile |
| InChIKey | UKLOORXNVRHFRM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
agrumen nitrile, 2-bencil-2-metilbut-3-ennitrilo, benzenepropanenitrile, a-ethenyl-a-methyl-, 2-benzil-2-metilbut-3-ennitrile, 2-benzil-2-metilbut-3-enonitrilo, 2-benzyl-2-methyl-3-butene nitrile, 2-benzyl-2-methyl-3-butenenitrile, 2-benzyl-2-methylbut-3-ennitril, citrowanil, citrowanil B (Symrise), alpha-ethenyl-alpha-methyl benzene propane nitrile, alpha-methyl-alpha-vinyl benzene propane nitrile
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 285.00 °C |
| Density | 0.96100 |
| Refractive Index | 1.51000 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.003000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.386 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 52.18 mg/L @ 25 C (est); AP roll-on 15% (very good) |
| Appearance | pale yellow clear oily liquid |
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