Description
Methyl phenethyl ether has a powerful diffusive and penetrating
odor with a warm, floral note. It is "grassy" and pungent on
dilution. May be prepared by catalytic reduction of phenylacetaldehyde
dimethyl acetal; from phenylethyl alcohol and methanol.
Chemical Properties
(2-Methoxyethyl)benzene is a colorless
liquid with a sharp, rosy-green odor. It is used in oriental-type perfumes as well
as in artificial keora oil.
Chemical Properties
Methyl phenethyl ether has a powerful, diffusive and penetrating odor with a warm, floral note; “grassy” and pungent
on dilution.
Occurrence
Reported as occurring in Pandanus odoratissimus and in the oil of Tagetes signata and Scotch spearmint oil;
also in litchi
Uses
Phenylethyl methyl ether is a volatile compound that can be found in Litchi wine (and Litchi fruit) during winemaking. Phenylethyl methyl ether is also an additive to perfumes, detergents and soaps.
Preparation
By catalytic reduction of phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal; from phenylethyl alcohol and methanol
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
