Chemical Properties
6-sec-butylquinoline is a colorless, slightly oily liquid. Insoluble in water. soluble in alcohol and
oils. B.P. approximately 252℃. Sp.Gr. 1.01. Powerful earthy-tarry-mossy odor, at the
same time sweet and dry, root-like.
Uses
Being different from the 2-n-isomer with
respect to odor, this chemical finds some use
in perfumery, either because of direct odor
preference on the part of some perfumers, or
as a modifier for other isomers.
Preparation
From secondary-Butyl aniline and
Acrolein, followed by cyclization and oxidation.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
