2,2-DIMETHYL-3-(3-METHYLPHENYL) PROPANOL Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

277℃

Density 

0.96

vapor pressure 

2.8Pa at 20℃

Flash point:

112℃

storage temp. 

2-8°C

pka

15.13±0.10(Predicted)

Odor

at 100.00 %. floral lily of the valley green tropical

Odor Type

floral

Water Solubility 

265.8mg/L at 25℃

LogP

3.07 at 20℃

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzenepropanol, .beta.,.beta.,3-trimethyl- (103694-68-4)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

52/53

Safety Statements 

61

2,2-DIMETHYL-3-(3-METHYLPHENYL) PROPANOL Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

2,2-DIMETHYL-3-(3-METHYLPHENYL) PROPANOL is not reported as being found in nature. It is a viscous liquid or crystalline mass, mp 22 °C, bp0.013 kPa 74–76 °C, d25 4 0.960, n20 D 1.515–1.518, with a fresh floral odor, reminiscent of lily of the valley and linden blossoms. It is prepared by reaction of 3-methylbenzyl chloride with 2-methylpropanal in the presence of tetrabutylammonium iodide and reduction of the resulting aldehyde with NaBH₄.
It can be used in perfume compositions for toiletries, soaps, and detergents.

Uses

3-(2,2-Dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene is used for cosmetics via layer-by-layer assembled multilayer shells for encapsulation and release of fragrance.

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Trade name

Majantol® (Symrise)

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