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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.