o-sec-Butylphenol is an industrial chemical used in dyeing and as a chemical intermediate. It is synthesized from phenol and 1-butene in an ortho-alkylation reaction. It is corrosive to the eyes, skin, and gastrointestinal tract.
Applications A recognized use of O-sec-Butylphenol is in the synthesis of the fragrance chemical, Freskomenthe™ [14765-30-1], which is itself used in the synthesis of Metambrate [72183-75-6] & Dihydro Ambrate [37172-02-4].
Another use is in the synthesis of a carbamate insecticide called Fenobucarb.
A third foreseeable use is in the synthesis of osteoanabolic agents.doi:10.1016/j.bmc.2017.10.018doi:10.1016/j.bmcl.2018.04.041
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