9716. Trimethyl Isopropyl Butanamide

Nomenclature

CAS number: 51115-67-4
N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)butanamide; 2-isopropyl-N,2,3-dimethylbutanamide; WS23.
C10H21NO; mol wt 171.28.
C 70.12%, H 12.36%, N 8.18%, O 9.34%.

Description and references

Prepn: D. G. Rowsell et al., DE 2317538; eidem, US 4296255 (1973, 1981 both to Wilkinson Sword). Structure-activity study: H. R. Watson et al., J. Soc. Cosmet. Chem. 29, 185 (1978). Brief review: M. A. Parrish, Manuf. Chem. 58, 31-32 (February, 1987).

Chemical structure

Properties

Colorless solid, mp 58-61° (Rowsell); also reported as white, crystalline solid, melting range 63° (Parrish). bp0.35mm 83-85°.

Use

Physiological coolant in foods, beverages, tobacco products, toiletries, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.