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:
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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