Description
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol has a floral green, fruity, linalool
character with a mildly herbaceous odor. May be prepared by
reaction of phenylethyl magnesium chloride with acetone.
Chemical Properties
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol has a floral, green, fruity, linalool character and mildly herbaceous odor.
Chemical Properties
2-METHYL-4-PHENYL-2-BUTANOL is a colorless
liquid with a dry, floral, lily-like odor. It has been identified in cocoa aroma
and is prepared by a Grignard reaction of benzylacetone and methyl magnesium
chloride. It is used in blossom compositions.
Chemical Properties
Colorless or light yellow liquid
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
2-Phenethyl-2-propanol is a useful reagent in preparation of phenyldimethylsilyl group as a masked hydroxy group.
Preparation
By reaction of phenylethyl magnesium chloride with acetone
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: clean, fresh, floral reminiscent of rose and violet
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10–40 ppm: floral, rosy, oily with a slight fruity nuance
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion andskin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes.
