2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene
- CAS No.
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene
- Synonyms
- 2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene;Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether;2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene;2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene;2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methyl-1-isopropylbenzene;1,4-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)benzene
- CBNumber:
- CB72199462
- Molecular Formula:
- C12H18O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 194.27012
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- Mol file
2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Uses
2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene has been suggested for use in perfume compositions as a fixative with considerable sweetening effect, or as a modifier for Coumarin in novel Fougere types, Chypres, etc. It blends well with Lavender, Oakmoss, Amylsalicylate, etc. for such purposes.
Synthesis
2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene is prepared by Methylation of Thymohydroquinone in aqueous alkaline solution with Dimethylsulfate.
2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
Preparation Products
1,4-Dimethoxy-2-methyl-5-(1-methylethyl)benzene
2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methyl-1-isopropylbenzene
2,5-Dimethoxy-p-cymene
2-Isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxy-5-methylbenzene
2-Methyl-5-isopropyl-1,4-dimethoxybenzene
Thymohydroquinone dimethyl ether