Description
p-Isopropylacetophenone has an odor reminiscent of orris and
basil. It has a warm, spicy flavor. May be synthesized by condensing cymene with acetyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3; also
from benzol, acetyl chloride, and isopropyl chloride via Friedel Crafts.
Chemical Properties
clear almost colorless to yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
p-Isopropylacetophenone has a spicy, woody, herbaceous odor reminiscent of orris and basil. It has a warm, spicy flavor
Occurrence
Reported found in oil of lavandin, starfruit and dried bonito
Uses
4'-Isopropylacetophenone is used as perfuming agents. It is also used as flavoring and fragrance agent. Indenes are yielded from the derivatives if this compound in one step synthesis using a heterogeneous catalyst.
Preparation
By condensing cymene with acetyl chloride in the presence of AlCl3; also from benzol, acetyl chloride and isopropyl
chloride via Friedel–Craft
