7299-42-5

Basic information

• Product Name: alpha,alpha-dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol
• Synonyms: alpha,alpha-dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol;p-Mentha-1(7)-ene-8-ol;α,α-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol;Einecs 230-739-6
• CAS NO: 7299-42-5
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 154.24932
• EINECS: 230-739-6
• Mol File: 7299-42-5.mol
• Article Data: 6

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 218.6°Cat760mmHg
• Flash Point: 83.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0.91g/cm³
• PKA: 15.10±0.29(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: alpha,alpha-dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: alpha,alpha-dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol(7299-42-5)
• EPA Substance Registry System: alpha,alpha-dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol(7299-42-5)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 7299-42-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol is a colorless liquid chemical compound with the molecular formula C10H18O. It possesses a slightly sweet, floral odor and is commonly utilized as a fragrance ingredient in various consumer products.

Uses

Used in Fragrance Industry:
alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol is used as a fragrance ingredient for its pleasant, slightly sweet, and floral scent, enhancing the aroma of perfumes and personal care items.
Used in Hygiene Product Formulation:
In the hygiene product industry, alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol is used as an antimicrobial agent for its ability to inhibit the growth of microorganisms, making it suitable for soaps and hand sanitizers.
Used as a Solvent in Industrial Processes:
alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol is employed as a solvent in certain industrial applications, facilitating various chemical processes due to its solvent properties.
Used as a Chemical Intermediate in Synthesis:
alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol also serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemicals, contributing to the production of a range of different products in the chemical industry.
It is crucial to handle alpha,alpha-Dimethyl-4-methylenecyclohexanemethanol with care due to its potential hazards if ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin, and proper storage and disposal methods should be implemented to minimize exposure.

Upstream product

• 71092-48-3 4-Trimethylsilanylmethyl-cyclohex-3-enecarboxylic acid methyl ester 
• 17023-57-3 2-methyl-2-(4-methylene-cyclohexyl)-[1,3]dioxolane 
• 70901-64-3 trimethyl(2-methylenebut-3-enyl)silane 
• 74043-09-7 4-acetyl-1-trimethylsilylmethyl-1-cyclohexene 
• 470-82-6 1,8-Cineole 
• 917-64-6 methyl magnesium iodide 
• 17023-58-4 1-(4-Methylenecyclohexyl)ethanone 
• 154843-84-2 (r-1,c-4)-1,7-dibromo-p-menthan-8-ol 
• 18172-67-3 beta-pinene 
• 75-16-1 methylmagnesium bromide 
• 177698-19-0 Beta-pinene 
• 71092-50-7 methyl 4-methylenecyclohexane carboxylate 
• 917-54-4 methyllithium 

Downstream Products

• 154843-82-0 (trans)-2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)propan-2-ol 
• 74716-12-4 (cis)-2-(4-(hydroxymethyl)cyclohexyl)propan-2-ol 
• 154843-85-3 (r-1,t-4)-p-menthane-1,7,8-triol 
• 154843-77-3 (r-1,c-4)-7-bromo-p-menthane-1,8-diol 
• 154843-76-2 (r-1,t-4)-7-bromo-p-menthane-1,8-diol 
• 154843-84-2 (r-1,c-4)-1,7-dibromo-p-menthan-8-ol 
• 470-82-6 eucalyptol 
• 154843-75-1 Toluene-4-sulfonic acid 1-hydroxy-4-(1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl)-cyclohexylmethyl ester 
• 80-53-5 trans-terpin 
• 5502-74-9 7-hydroxy-α-terpineol 
• 50429-75-9 (r-1,c-4)-1,4,7,8-tetrabromo-p-menthane 
• 499-97-8 pseudolimonene 
• 6876-10-4 menthadiene-1⁽⁷⁾,4⁽⁸⁾ 

Relevant articles and documents

Chemistry Around δ-Terpineol

Bromination, hydroboration, epoxidation, 1,2-dihydroxylation and acidification reactions upon δ-terpineol are described.

CHEMISTRY OF THE ORGANOSILICON COMPOUNDS-165 2-TRIMETHYLSILYL-METHYL-1, 3-BUTADIENE-A VERSATILE BUILDING BLOCK FOR TERPENE SYNTHESIS

Two types of synthetically useful reactions of 2-trimethylsilylmethyl-1,3-butadiene (7) are discussed.Reactions of 7 with acid chlorides, aldehydes, ketones and acetals activated by a Lewis acid give isoprenylated compounds, while 7 undergoes the Diels-Alder reaction whit dienophiles.High regiospecificity of the reaction qualifies 7 for a versatile building block of terpene synthesis.