3-tert-Butylphenol

At a glance

Synthetic m‑tert‑butylphenol, derived from petroleum, offers a sweet, medicinal, slightly balsamic phenolic scent and is used as a modifier and fixative in floral and woody perfumes.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic, petroleum-derived
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
585-34-2
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01