2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL

CAS NO.：13491-79-7
Empirical Formula: C10H20O
Molecular Weight: 156.27
MDL number: MFCD00001472
EINECS: 236-806-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-12-17 09:49:52

What is 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL?

Chemical properties

WHITE CRYSTALLINE FLAKES AND POWDER. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Powerful, camphoraceous-piney, mostly minty and somewhat tarry odor of great tenacity.

The Uses of 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL

2-tert-Butylcyclohexanol was used in the synthesis of 2-tert-butylcyclohexyl methacrylate via reaction with methacryloyl chloride in the presence of triethylamine.

The Uses of 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL

2-tert-Butylcyclohexanol as an isomer of the better known para-derivative, this alcohol is used in a similar way, mainly to lend power and radiation to soap perfumes where woody, Cedar-like, Pine-like or even Patchouli-like effects should be emphasized. Its minty character limits its use to a few fragrance types, and it will rarely enter the perfume formulation al more than one or two percent.

Preparation

By hydrogenation of 2-tertiury-Butyl-phenol.

General Description

2-tert-Butylcyclohexanol is the major metabolite of (+/-)-2-tert-butylcyclohexanone.

Properties of 2-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXANOL

Melting point:	43-46 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	209 °C
Density	0.902 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index	1.4583 (estimate)
Flash point:	175 °F
pka	15.33±0.40(Predicted)
Odor	at 100.00 %. pine camphor minty phenolic patchouli
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexanol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)- (13491-79-7)