588-67-0

Basic information

• Product Name: BENZYL BUTYL ETHER
• Synonyms: (butoxymethyl)-benzen;(Butoxymethyl)benzene;Ether, benzyl butyl;Ether, benzyl n-butyl;n-Butyl benzyl ether;BUTYL BENZYL ETHER;FEMA 2139;BENZYL BUTYL ETHER
• CAS NO: 588-67-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 164.24
• EINECS: 209-626-0
• Mol File: 588-67-0.mol
• Article Data: 50

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 111-112°C 23mm
• Flash Point: 111-112°C/23mm
• Appearance: /
• Density: 0,92 g/cm3
• Vapor Pressure: 0.147mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.4910
• Water Solubility: Insoluble in water
• BRN: 1935234
• CAS DataBase Reference: BENZYL BUTYL ETHER(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: BENZYL BUTYL ETHER(588-67-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: BENZYL BUTYL ETHER(588-67-0)

Safety Data

• Safety Statements: 24/25
• Hazardous Substances Data: 588-67-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

BENZYL BUTYL ETHER, also known as benzyl n-butyl ether, is an organic compound with the chemical formula C11H14O. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, floral, and somewhat pungent odor. This ether compound is derived from benzyl alcohol and n-butyl alcohol and is commonly used in the flavor and fragrance industry due to its distinctive scent.

Uses

Used in Flavor Industry:
BENZYL BUTYL ETHER is used as a flavoring agent for its sweet, floral, and somewhat pungent odor. It is particularly favored in the creation of fruit flavors, enhancing the overall taste and aroma of various food and beverage products.
Used in Fragrance Industry:
In the fragrance industry, BENZYL BUTYL ETHER is used as a fixative agent. Its ability to provide a long-lasting and pleasant scent makes it a valuable component in the formulation of perfumes, colognes, and other scented products.
Used in Solvent Applications:
Due to its chemical properties, BENZYL BUTYL ETHER can also be used as a solvent in various industrial processes. It is effective in dissolving a wide range of substances, making it a versatile option for cleaning and manufacturing applications.
Used in Chemical Synthesis:
BENZYL BUTYL ETHER serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Its unique structure allows it to be a key component in the production of different compounds, contributing to the development of new products and technologies.

Preparation

Obtained in mixture by heating benzyl alcohol and butyl alcohol in the presence of sulfuric acid or sodium bisulfate.

InChI:InChI=1/C11H16O/c1-2-3-9-12-10-11-7-5-4-6-8-11/h4-8H,2-3,9-10H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 100-44-7 benzyl chloride 
• 2372-45-4 sodium butanolate 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 71-36-3 butan-1-ol 
• 5395-08-4 benzaldehyde di-n-butylacetal 
• 4223-11-4 ethylene glycol n-butyl vinyl diether 
• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 109-65-9 1-bromo-butane 
• 124-38-9 carbon dioxide 
• 591-51-5 phenyllithium 
• 103-50-4 dibenzyl ether 
• 104-15-4 toluene-4-sulfonic acid 
• 71-43-2 benzene 
• 5396-89-4 benzyl acetoacetate 

Downstream Products

• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 123-72-8 butyraldehyde 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 106-97-8 n-butane 
• 1119-49-9 N-butylacetamide 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 136-60-7 benzoic acid, butyl ester 
• 98-87-3 benzylidene dichloride 
• 109-69-3 n-Butyl chloride 
• 100-44-7 benzyl chloride 
• 71-36-3 butan-1-ol 
• 94426-72-9 2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethyl)oxirane 
• 93-58-3 benzoic acid methyl ester 
• 7495-83-2 n-butyl diphenylmethyl ether 

Relevant articles and documents

Electrochemical Study of Phase-Transfer Catalysis Reactions: The Williamson Ether Synthesis

The transfer properties of the ionic species involved in the Williamson ether synthesis by phase-transfer catalysis were investigated using electrochemical techniques developed for the study of polarised liquid-liquid interfaces.This approach allows the measurement of the apparent partition coefficients of the transferring species.From these data, it is proposed that the role of the phase-transfer catalyst salt in the reaction mechanism is to establish a Galvani distribution potential difference between the two phases which in turn acts as the driving force for transferring the reactive aqueous ions to the organic phase.

Catalytic reductive deoxygenation of esters to ethers driven by hydrosilane activation through non-covalent interactions with a fluorinated borate salt

We report the catalytic and transition metal-free reductive deoxygenation of esters to ethers through the use of a hydrosilane and a fluorinated borate BArF salt as a catalyst. Experimental and theoretical studies support the role of noncovalent interactions between the fluorinated catalyst, the hydrosilane and the ester substrate in the reaction mechanism.

Kinetics and Mechanism of the Synthesis of Benzylbutyl Ether in the Presence of Copper-Containing Catalysts

Abstract: The reaction of the synthesis of benzylbutyl ether via the intermolecular dehydration of benzyl and n-butyl alcohols under the action of copper-containing catalysts is studied by mathematical means. The mechanism of the reaction was proposed, and the values of kinetic parameters are determined. A comparative analysis of the activation energies of possible stages of chemical conversions is performed, and possible routes of the reactions and the catalytic cycles of reactions are determined. Variations in stage rates and the concentrations of all substances participating in the reaction are analyzed.