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Usage

Type of compound

Synthetic fragrance compound

Usage

Commonly used in the production of perfumes and other scented products

Physical state

White crystalline solid

Odor

Sweet, floral

Function

Often used as a fixative to extend the life of the fragrance

Environmental impact

Bioaccumulates in the environment

Toxicity

Toxic to aquatic life

Regulatory status

Use has been restricted in some regions due to potential impact on the environment and human health

Ongoing efforts

Finding safer alternatives to musk xylene

Upstream product

• 50-00-0 formaldehyd 
• 95-93-2 1,2,4,5-tetramethylbenzene 
• 75-09-2 dichloromethane 
• 109-94-4 formic acid ethyl ester 
• 110-88-3 1,3,5-Trioxan 
• 75-52-5 nitromethane 

Downstream Products

• 136412-85-6 didurylmethane-4,4'-dicarbaldehyde 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Sc(OTf)3-Catalyzed Synthesis of Symmetrical Dithioacetals and Bisarylmethanes Using Nitromethane as a Methylene Source

Use of nitromethane as an electrophilic methylene source for the synthesis of symmetrical dithioacetals and bisarylmethanes has been showcased using Sc(OTf)3 as a catalyst. The procedure allows straightforward access to the densely functionalized dithioacetals and bisarylmethanes under mild conditions. Additionally, the method has been applied for the synthesis of antimalarial tetramethyl mellotojaponin C and anticancer dimeric phloroglucinol derivative.

An efficient synthesis of diarylmethanes via InCl3*4H2O-catalyzed dehydration of electron-rich arenes with trioxane

A facile, efficient and environmentally benign procedure for the synthesis of diarylmethanes via the reaction of arenes with trioxane catalyzed by InCl3*4H2O was developed. The reactions of aromatic compounds bearing electron-donating group proceeded smoothly affording the corresponding diarylmethanes in good to excellent yields.