Description
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol has a floral green, fruity, linalool
character with a mildly herbaceous odor. May be prepared by
reaction of phenylethyl magnesium chloride with acetone.
Chemical Properties
2-METHYL-4-PHENYL-2-BUTANOL is a colorless
liquid with a dry, floral, lily-like odor. It has been identified in cocoa aroma
and is prepared by a Grignard reaction of benzylacetone and methyl magnesium
chloride. It is used in blossom compositions.
Chemical Properties
Colorless or light yellow liquid
Chemical Properties
2-Methyl-4-phenyl-2-butanol has a floral, green, fruity, linalool character and mildly herbaceous odor.
Occurrence
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
Uses
2-Phenethyl-2-propanol is a useful reagent in preparation of phenyldimethylsilyl group as a masked hydroxy group.
Preparation
By reaction of phenylethyl magnesium chloride with acetone
Aroma threshold values
Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: clean, fresh, floral reminiscent of rose and violet
Taste threshold values
Taste characteristics at 10–40 ppm: floral, rosy, oily with a slight fruity nuance
Synthesis Reference(s)
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 60, p. 4922, 1995
DOI: 10.1021/jo00120a042
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion andskin contact. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes.
