Olfactionary3-Methoxy-3-methyl-1-butanol
At a glance
3‑Methoxy‑3‑methyl‑1‑butanol is made by methoxylating 3‑methyl‑3‑buten‑1‑ol with methanol under TiO₂‑Fe₂O₃ catalysis (≈200 °C, 5 MPa) and has a mild, gentle odor; it is employed as a solvent/odor‑carrier in fragrances for stability and slow release.
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