4-TERT-PENTYLCYCLOHEXANONE is a colorless liquid, d20
4 0.919–0.927, n20
D 1.466–1.471,with a
powerful, orris-type aroma. Hydrogenation of p-tert-amylphenol over palladium
in the presence of borax is described for its synthesis.
It is useful in perfume compositions for, for example, laundry detergents.
Has apparently not been reported to occur in nature.
It finds its application as a masking agent and a perfuming agent in cosmetic industry.
From 4-tert-amylcyclohexanol by chromic acid oxidation (Arctander, 1969).
Flammability and Explosibility
Non flammable
Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skinirritant. When heated to decomposition it emits smokeand acrid fumes.
