Title: Trimethyl Isopropyl Butanamide
CAS Registry Number: 51115-67-4
CAS Name: N,2,3-Trimethyl-2-(1-methylethyl)butanamide
Synonyms: 2-isopropyl-
N,2,3-dimethylbutanamide
Manufacturers' Codes: WS23
Molecular Formula: C10H21NO
Molecular Weight: 171.28
Percent Composition: C 70.12%, H 12.36%, N 8.18%, O 9.34%
Literature 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).
Properties: Colorless solid, mp 58-61° (Rowsell); also reported as white, crystalline solid, melting range 63° (Parrish). bp0.35mm 83-85°.
Melting point: mp 58-61° (Rowsell); melting range 63° (Parrish)
Boiling point: bp0.35mm 83-85°
Use: Physiological coolant in foods, beverages, tobacco products, toiletries, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.