2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL
- CAS NO.:772-46-3
- Empirical Formula: C11H16O
- Molecular Weight: 164.25
- MDL number: MFCD01708473
- EINECS: 212-249-4
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:25:03
What is 2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL?
The Uses of 2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL
2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL is used in perfume compositions, partly for delicate floral fragrance types, part Iy for green-mossy or Oriental types. It blends excellently with Oakmoss and Vetiver, but also forms soft and natural-green floral notes with Heliotropine, Anisylacetate etc. in Lilac or Lindenblossom.
Preparation
By Grignard type synthesis from Benzyl magnesium bromide plus Methyl ethyl ketone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Synthetic Communications, 19, p. 293, 1989 DOI: 10.1080/00397918908050981
Tetrahedron Letters, 17, p. 993, 1976
Properties of 2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL
| Melting point: | 83.5-84 °C |
| Boiling point: | 61 °C / 0.6mmHg |
| Density | 0.97 |
| refractive index | 0.9 ° (C=neat) |
| solubility | Almost insoluble in water, soluble in alcohoI and oils. |
| pka | 15.31±0.29(Predicted) |
| form | clear liquid |
| color | Colorless to Almost colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97 |
| Odor | Peculiar green-floral, rather dry, mossy, almost leather-like odor |
Safety information for 2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H302:Acute toxicity,oral H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 2-BENZYL-2-BUTANOL
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