DIMETHYL BENZYL CARBINYL ISOBUTYRATE Chemical Properties

Boiling point:

288.6±9.0 °C(Predicted)

Density 

0.978±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)

Odor

at 100.00 %. fruity raisin jasmin cassis jam

Odor Type

fruity

JECFA Number

1657

LogP

3.926 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

Propanoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,1-dimethyl-2-phenylethyl ester (59354-71-1)

DIMETHYL BENZYL CARBINYL ISOBUTYRATE Usage And Synthesis

Aroma

The odor of dimethyl benzyl carbinyl isobutyrate is slightly fresher (less "heavy") than that of the n-Butyrate, less warm, more "chemical", but also more stable than the normal ester.

Uses in Perfume

Finds some use of dimethyl benzyl carbinyl isobutyrate in perfumery as a modifierblender in Lavender compositions, Rose, Chypre types and floral fragrances. It has good tenacity and blends well with herbaceous as well as floral materials.

Physical properties

Colorless liquid. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

Production Methods

Dimethyl benzyl carbinyl isobutyrate can be produced by direct esterification of D.M.B.C. with iso-Butync acid in presence of a catalyst and preferably under azeotropic conditions.

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• HEPTYL ISOBUTYRATE
• OCTYL ISOBUTYRATE
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• Methyl isobutyrylacetate
• Bromomethyl isobutyrate
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