Phenyl Ethyl Dimethyl Carbinol
Aroma Chemical CAS 103-05-9
A clean fresh green floral note with a lily of the valley character and a soft rose facet. Mild and versatile, it works as a gentle floral blender even at high levels.
Odor profile
| Descriptor 1 | Floral |
| Descriptor 2 | Rose |
| Descriptor 3 | Citrus |
| Odor Impact1 | 65 |
| Tenacity2 | 244 h |
1 Source: PerfumersWorld
2 Source: The Good Scents Company
Identification
| CAS Number | 103-05-9 |
| INCI Name | Methyl phenylbutanol |
| Category | Aroma Chemical |
| Formula | C11H16O |
| Mol. Weight | 164.24 |
| IUPAC Name | 2-methyl-4-phenylbutan-2-ol |
| InChIKey | YXVSKJDFNJFXAJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Synonyms
2-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Butanol; Dimethyl Phenyl Ethyl Carbinol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenyl-1-propanol; benzenepropanol, a,a-dimethyl-; benzyl-tert-butanol; 2-butanol, 2-methyl-4-phenyl-; carbinol muguet (Firmenich); di methyl phenyl ethyl carbinol; alpha,alpha-dimethyl benzene propanol; dimethyl phenethyl carbinol; dimethyl phenylethyl carbinol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenyl propanol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenyl propyl alcohol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropanol; 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenylpropyl alcohol; alpha,alpha-dimethyl-gamma-phenyl propyl alcohol; dimethylphenethylcarbinol; dimethylphenyl ethyl carbinol; 2-methyl-4-phenyl butan-2-ol; 2-methyl-4-phenylbutan-2-ol; muguet carbinol; phenethyl dimethyl carbinol; 2-phenethyl-2-propanol; 2-phenyl ethyl-2-propanol; 2-(2-phenyl ethyl)-2-propanol; 2-(2-phenylethyl)-2-propanol; 3-phenylpropanol, 1,1-dimethyl-; 1-propanol, 1,1-dimethyl-3-phenyl-
Physical and chemical data
| Boiling Point | 238 °C |
| Melting Point | 29.5 °C |
| Flash Point | 127.22 °C |
| Density | 0.96 |
| Refractive Index | 1.506 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.098000 mmHg @ 25.00 C. (est) |
| LogP | 2.1 |
| Solubility | Soluble in fats; Slightly soluble in water |
| Appearance | Solid |
Regulatory status
EU allergen declaration
| Substance | Share |
|---|---|
| Benzaldehyde | 0.033 % |
| Benzyl alcohol | 0.009 % |
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.
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