Anther
Aroma Chemical Top Note CAS 56011-02-0
Soft, fruity green with a floral hyacinth and rose character and a light lactonic, lavender facet. It adds a fresh, floral fruitiness to green and aromatic accords.
Odor profile
| Note | Top Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Green |
| Descriptor 2 | Fruity |
| Descriptor 3 | Fresh |
| Odor Impact1 | 300 |
| Tenacity1 | 15 h |
| Tenacity2 | 32 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 | 56011-02-0 |
| INCI Name | Isoamyl phenethyl ether |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H20O |
| Mol. Weight | 192.30 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethylbenzene |
| InChIKey | BHQBQWOZHYUVTL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
Phenylethyl isoamyl ether, Phenethyl isoamyl ether, 2-Phenylethyl isoamyl ether, 2-Phenylethyl isopentyl ether, Treflon, Phenyl ethyl isoamyl ether, iso amyl phenethyl ether, iso amyl phenyl ethyl ether, anther (Givaudan), anther (phenylethyl isoamyl ether), antherex, benzene, (2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl)-, benzene, [2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl]-, florether (A.C.S. International), green ether, (2-(3-methyl butoxy)ethyl) benzene, 3-methyl butyl oxyethyl benzene, 1-(2-((3-methyl butyl)oxy)ethyl) benzene, (2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl) benzene, (2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl)benzene, [2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethyl]benzene, 2-(3-methylbutoxy)ethylbenzene, 3-methylbutyl 2-phenylethyl ether, iso pentyl phenethyl ether, phenyl ethyl iso amyl ether, phenylethyl isopentyl ether, pommerol, trefrone
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 109.5 °C @ 8 mmHg |
| Flash Point | 117 °C |
| Density | 0.897 |
| Refractive Index | 1.477 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.037000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.7 |
| Solubility | Soluble in water |
| Appearance | Colourless clear liquid; fresh green hyacinth-like aroma |
Regulatory status
Restricted components
| Component | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.01 % |
IFRA regulated substances contained in this material. The interactive index derives the effective maximum concentration per category from them.
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.01 % |
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.