3nbutylphthalide

3nbutylphthalide is an organic compound with the chemical formula C12H14O2. It belongs to the phthalide class of chemicals, which are characterized by a lactone ring fused to a benzene ring. The "3nbutyl" part of the name indicates that a normal butyl group is attached at the third position of the phthalide structure.

This compound is typically found as a pale yellow liquid or solid depending on its purity and ambient temperature. It has a faint, somewhat sweet odor. 3nbutylphthalide is not naturally occurring and is synthesized through chemical processes.

In terms of its applications, 3nbutylphthalide has been explored for its potential use as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics, contributing to specific scent profiles. It may also be used as a building block or intermediate in the synthesis of other more complex organic molecules within the chemical industry. Research into its pharmacological properties has also been conducted, though it is not widely recognized as a pharmaceutical agent. Its solubility characteristics vary, generally showing better solubility in organic solvents than in water.