Chemical Properties
WHITE TO BEIGE CRYSTALLINE SOLID
Uses
4-Isopropylphenol was used in the synthesis of vinyl compounds. It is used as a flavor & fragrance agent in cosmetics.
Uses
4-Isopropylphenol is an Impurity of Propofol (P829750).
Production Methods
4-Isopropylphenol is produced:
1) by isolation from Eucalyptus polybractea oil.
2) from Magnesium para-iso-propylphenyl-bromide by air oxidation.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-isopropylphenol is a member of the class of phenols that is phenol which is carrying an isopropyl group at position 4. It has a role as a flavouring agent. It derives from a hydride of a cumene.
General Description
Sonochemical degradation of 4-Isopropylphenol has been studied.