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2,2,2-Trichloro-1-phenylethyl acetate forms white crystals (mp 88 °C) and has a weak, very natural, lasting rose odor.
The ester is prepared from ??-trichloromethylbenzyl alcohol, for example, by reaction with acetic anhydride. The alcohol can be prepared by one of the following methods:
1) Addition of trichloroacetaldehyde (chloral) to benzene in the presence of aluminum chloride.
2) Reaction of benzaldehyde with chloroform in the presence of potassium hydroxide.
??-Trichloromethylbenzyl acetate is a stable rose fragrancewith excellent fixative properties. It is preferentially used in soaps, powders, and bath salts.

white powder

Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.

ChEBI: Alpha-Trichloromethylbenzyl acetate is a carboxylic ester. It is functionally related to a benzyl alcohol.

By the reaction of benzene and chloral, in the presence of a catalyst, followed by acetylation.

Nonflammable

Rosalin (Yinghai)

Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skinirritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxicfumes of Clí.

Insoluble in water, somewhat soluble in alcohol, soluble in most perfume oils. The volubility in cold alcohol is sufficient for perfume composition purposes, but not to have a concentrated solution of the material on hand.