OlfactionaryPhenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
At a glance
2‑tert‑butyl phenol is a synthetic alkyl phenol derived from petroleum; it offers a sweet, medicinal, slightly smoky, phenolic aroma used to add depth in woody and leathery accords.
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