α,α-Dimethylphenethyl acetate has a powerful floral, fruity odor
Dimethylbenzylcarbinyl acetate is a colorless liquid with a floral, woody odor. The ester is used in blossom
compositions, for example, lily of the valley, rose, and geranium.
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
ChEBI: 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanyl acetate is an alkylbenzene.
By acetylation of dimethylbenzyl carbinol.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes.