Isopropylbenzyl ether
Isopropylbenzyl ether Basic information
- Product Name:
- Isopropylbenzyl ether
- Synonyms:
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- (Isopropoxymethyl)benzene
- Benzyl isopropyl ether
- Benzyl(isopropyl) ether
- Isopropylbenzyl ether
- propan-2-yloxymethylbenzene
- Benzene, [(1-methylethoxy)methyl]-
- CAS:
- 937-54-2
- MF:
- C10H14O
- MW:
- 150.22
- Mol File:
- 937-54-2.mol
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Isopropylbenzyl ether Chemical Properties
- Boiling point:
- 83.0 °C(Press: 16 Torr)
- Density
- 0.9214 g/cm3
- solubility
- Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.
- form
- Colourless liquid.
- Odor
- Vinous-oily, fruity, relatively refreshing odour of poor tenacity.
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Isopropylbenzyl ether Usage And Synthesis
Uses
Its pleasant flavour has been utilized outside of the USA (where it is not officially permitted) in various fruit complexes, mainly as a supporting note since Isopropylbenzyl ether is a very stable chemical. It is also used in the type of fruit flavour used in the so-called “wine-gum”, a semi-soft gelatin candy that is usually transparent and flavoured with a winey fruit flavour.
Production Methods
Isopropylbenzyl ether is produced 1) from Benzyl chloride and iso-propanol under alkaline conditions. 2) from Benzyl alcohol and iso-propanol by dehydration.