1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene

Description

Isoeugenyl benzyl ether has a faint, floral odor of rose-carnation. May be synthesized by benzylation of isoeugenol; also by alkaline isomerization of benzyleugenol.

Chemical properties

White or off-white crystalline powder. Soluble in alcohol and oils, insoluble in water. M.P: 57° C. Isoeugenyl benzyl ether has faintly rosy-balsamic-carnat ion type odor of exceptional tenacity. It is overall sweet and generally floral when blended with lower boiling components.

The Uses of 1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene

1-Benzyloxy-2-methoxy-4-propenylbenzene blends excellently with the Ionones and Benzyl salicylate in Violet bases, and is widely used as a fixative. This ether is also used in flavor compositions, mainly in Spice flavors, but because of its peculiar "dry" sweetness, also useful in Banana flavors. Concentrations are usually about 15-16 ppm in the finished product.

Preparation

By benzylation of isoeugenol; also by alkaline isomerization of benzyleugenol

Definition

ChEBI: (E)-isoeugenyl benzyl ether is a member of methoxybenzenes.

Safety Profile

Mildly toxic by ingestion. A skinirritant. When heated todecomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.