Alpha,alpha-Dimethylphenethyl Alcohol
Aroma Chemical Heart Note CAS 100-86-7
A clean fresh floral note with rosy and lilac facets over a soft green base. Gentle fruity nuances of peach and apple blossom give it a natural dewy character.
Odor profile
| Note | Heart Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Fresh |
| Descriptor 3 | Rose |
| Odor Impact1 | 90 |
| Impact Level | Low |
| Tenacity1 | 36 h |
| Tenacity2 | 6 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 | 100-86-7 |
| INCI Name | Dimethylbenzyl carbinol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C10H14O |
| Mol. Weight | 150.22 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | RIWRBSMFKVOJMN-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Alpha,alpha-dimethyl Phenethyl Alcohol, Dimethyl Benzyl carbinol, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenyl Propane, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanol, Dimethyl Phenethyl Alcohol, alpha,alpha, Alpha,alpha-dimethylphenethanol, Phenyl tertiary butylalcohol, beta Hydroxy beta benzylpropane, Dmbc, alpha alpha Dimethyl phenytethyl alcohol, alpha Benzyl iso propylalcohol, Benzyl dimethyl carbinol, Sa989, benzeneethanol, a,a-dimethyl-, benzyl propyl alcohol, 2-benzyl-2-propanol, benzyldimethylcarbinol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzene ethanol, dimethyl benzyl carbinol FCC, alpha,alpha-dimethyl phenethanol, 1,1-dimethyl phenyl ethanol, alpha,alpha-dimethyl phenyl ethyl alcohol, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenyl ethanol, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethanol, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl alcohol, a,a-dimethylbenzeneethanol, dimethylbenzylcarbinol, a,a-dimethylphenethanol, a,a-dimethylphenethyl alcohol, 2-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropane, 2-methyl-1-phenyl propan-2-ol, 2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-ol, phenethyl alcohol, a,a-dimethyl-, 1-phenyl-2-hydroxy-2-methylpropane, phenyl-tert-butanol, beta-phenyl-tert-butyl alcohol, propan-2-ol, 2-methyl-1-phenyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 215.00 °C |
| Melting Point | 24.0 °C |
| Flash Point | 83.33 °C |
| Density | 0.972 |
| Refractive Index | 1.514 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.089000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.2 |
| Solubility | Soluble in mineral oil, most fixed oils and propylene glycol; insoluble in water |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid or melt; mp = 23-25 deg C; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl Alcohol (ba) | 0.4 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.4 % |
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.