Chemical Properties
α,α-Dimethylphenethyl butyrate has a mild, herbaceous, fruity (plum–prune) odor and an apricot-, peach-, plum-like taste
Chemical Properties
α,α-Dimethylphenylethyl Butyrate is a colorless liquid with a slightly herbal, strongly fruity odor,reminiscent of prune and apricot. It is used in perfumery as a modifier of the
alcohol and for oriental notes.
Uses
Benzyldimethylcarbinyl butyrate is used in perfume compositions of the Oriental-Rose, Chypre, Peony and other types, often as a modifier for other D. M.B.C. esters.
Definition
ChEBI: 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanyl butyrate is an alkylbenzene.
Safety Profile
Low oral toxicity. A skin irritant.When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke andirritating fumes.
Synthesis
Benzyldimethylcarbinyl butyrate is prepared by direct esterification of Dimethyl benzylcarbinol with n-Butyric acid, using a catalyst and preferably azeotropic conditions.
