Phenol, 4-butyl-

At a glance

4‑Butylphenol is a synthetic alkylphenol made by alkylating phenol with butanol; it provides a sweet, medicinal, slightly woody phenolic scent and is used as a modifier in floral and woody perfumery.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
Synthetic (industrial alkylation of phenol)
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Phenol
CAS number
1638-22-8
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01