Benzenepropanenitrile, 4-Ethyl-Alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-
Aroma Chemical Base Note CAS 134123-93-6
A fresh ozone note with a marine seashell character and a soft anisic facet. Herbal and natural, it adds an airy marine lift to compositions.
Odor profile
| Note | Base Note |
| Descriptor 1 | Herbal |
| Descriptor 2 | Marine |
| Descriptor 3 | Ozonic |
| Impact Level | Medium |
| Tenacity2 | 304 h |
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 134123-93-6 |
| INCI Name | 4-ethyl-alpha,alpha-dimethyl-benzenepropanenitrile |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C13H17N |
| Mol. Weight | 187.28 |
| IUPAC Name | 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanenitrile |
| InChIKey | NWMCCMGWYCKNJR-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
4-ethyl-a,a-dimethyl-, 3-(4-ethyl phenyl)-2,2-dimethyl propane nitrile and isomers, 3-(4-ethyl phenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanenitrile mixed isomers, 4-ethyl-alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzene propane nitrile, 3-(4-ethylphenyl)-2,2-dimethylpropanenitrile, fleuranil (IFF), floral nitrile, benzenepropanenitrile
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 311.00 °C |
| Flash Point | 93.89 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.001000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 3.460 |
| Solubility | alcohol; water, 11.37 mg/L @ 25 C (est); alcoholic lotion |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
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