1,1,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-(1-methylethenyl)cyclohexane

• CAT Number: C001069
• CAS Number: 63251-38-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₃H₂₄
• Molecular Weight: 180.33
• Purity: ≥95%
• Solubility: Chloroform (Slightly), Diethyl Ether (Slightly)
• Appearance: Colourless Oil
• Storage: 4°C, Inert atmosphere, Light sensitive
• IUPAC Name: 1,1,5,5-tetramethyl-2-prop-1-en-2-ylcyclohexane
• InChI: InChI=1S/C13H24/c1-10(2)11-7-8-12(3,4)9-13(11,5)6/h11H,1,7-9H2,2-6H3
• InChIKey: CGKUZZXPPXLFDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=C)C1CCC(CC1(C)C)(C)C

1,1,5,5-Tetramethyl-2-(1-methyl phenyl)cyclohexane (Cat No.:C001069) is a chemical compound with a cyclohexane ring substituted with four methyl groups and a 1-methyl phenyl (isopropenyl) group. It is a colorless liquid and is commonly known as “p-menthane.” This compound is used as a fragrance and flavoring agent in the perfume and food industries due to its pleasant and refreshing aroma. It is also utilized as an intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds.

Reference

Kuntz, I., Makromolekulare Chemie, Macromolecular Symposia, 13-14, 337-62, (1988)