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.
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By acetylation of dimethylbenzyl carbinol.
ChEBI: 2-Methyl-1-phenyl-2-propanyl acetate is an alkylbenzene.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Askin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acridsmoke and irritating fumes.
