59660-68-3

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)propan-2-ol
• Synonyms: 2-Mesitylpropan-2-ol; benzenemethanol, alpha,alpha,2,4,6-pentamethyl-
• CAS NO: 59660-68-3
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O
• Molecular Weight: 178.2707
• Mol File: 59660-68-3.mol
• Article Data: 10

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 230.1°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 99.8°C
• Density: 0.958g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0375mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.514
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)propan-2-ol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)propan-2-ol(59660-68-3)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)propan-2-ol(59660-68-3)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 59660-68-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)propan-2-ol, also known as p-tert-butyl-α-methylphenethyl alcohol, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C13H20O. It is a colorless, viscous liquid with a pleasant, floral odor. This chemical is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes, lotions, and other personal care products. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. Additionally, it has potential applications in the pharmaceutical industry as a chiral auxiliary and as a starting material for the synthesis of various organic compounds. However, due to its potential health hazards and environmental concerns, its use is closely regulated and controlled.

Upstream product

• 917-54-4 methyllithium 
• 938-18-1 mesitylene-2-carboxylic acid chloride 
• 1667-01-2 2,4,6-Trimethylacetophenone 
• 6727-89-5 tetramethyl zirconium 
• 2633-66-1 2-mesitylmagnesium bromide 
• 2571-52-0 cyanomesitylene 
• 676-58-4 methylmagnesium chloride 
• 75-89-8 2,2,2-trifluoroethanol 
• 243969-23-5 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-propyl 4-methoxybenzoate 
• 67-64-1 acetone 
• 5806-59-7 mesityllithium 

Downstream Products

• 243969-23-5 2-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-2-propyl 4-methoxybenzoate 
• 104666-00-4 3-isopropyl-2,4,6-trimethylaniline 
• 100368-44-3 Isopropenylmesidin 
• 100390-37-2 Isopropenylnitromesitylen 
• 100369-91-3 Isopropylnitromesitylen 
• 5980-96-1 1-isopropyl-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene 
• 15135-13-4 2-((Z)-2-Bromo-1-methyl-vinyl)-1,3,5-trimethyl-benzene 
• 15135-12-3 2-(3-bromoprop-1-en-2-yl)-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene 

Relevant articles and documents

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