Chemical Properties
WHITE CRYSTALLINE FLAKES AND POWDER. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Powerful, camphoraceous-piney, mostly minty and somewhat tarry odor of great
tenacity.
Uses
2-tert-Butylcyclohexanol as an isomer of the better known para-derivative, this alcohol is used in a similar way, mainly to lend power and radiation to soap perfumes where woody, Cedar-like, Pine-like or even Patchouli-like effects should be
emphasized. Its minty character limits its use to a few fragrance types, and it will rarely
enter the perfume formulation al more than one or two percent.
Uses
2-
tert-Butylcyclohexanol was used in the synthesis of 2-
tert-butylcyclohexyl methacrylate via reaction with methacryloyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine.
Preparation
By hydrogenation of 2-tertiury-Butyl-phenol.
General Description
2-
tert-Butylcyclohexanol is the major metabolite of (+/-)-2-
tert-butylcyclohexanone.
