Majantol

Product Name:

Majantol

Synonyms:

2,2-DIMETHYL-3-(3-METHYLPHENYL) PROPANOL;benzenepropanol,;beta,beta,3-trimethyl-benzenepropano;Benzenepropanol, .beta.,.beta.,3-trimethyl-;3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene(alt.): 2,2-dimethyl-3-(3-methylphenyl)propanol;3-(2,2-dimethyl-3-hydroxypropyl)toluene;2,2-Dimethyl-3-(3-tolyl)propan-1-ol;2,2-DiMethyl-3-(3-Methylphenyl)propan-1-ol

CAS:

103694-68-4

MF:

C12H18O

MW:

178.27

EINECS:

403-140-4

Product Categories:

Mol File:

103694-68-4.mol

Boiling point 

277℃

density 

0.96

Fp 

112℃

pka

15.13±0.10(Predicted)

EPA Substance Registry System

Benzenepropanol, .beta.,.beta.,3-trimethyl- (103694-68-4)

Risk Statements 

52/53

Safety Statements 

61

Chemical Properties

2,2-DIMETHYL-3-(3-METHYLPHENYL) PROPANOL is not reported as being found in nature. It is a viscous liquid or crystalline mass, mp 22 °C, bp0.013 kPa 74–76 °C, d25 4 0.960, n20 D 1.515–1.518, with a fresh floral odor, reminiscent of lily of the valley and linden blossoms. It is prepared by reaction of 3-methylbenzyl chloride with 2-methylpropanal in the presence of tetrabutylammonium iodide and reduction of the resulting aldehyde with NaBH4.
It can be used in perfume compositions for toiletries, soaps, and detergents.

Trade name

Majantol® (Symrise)