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 
• 103-50-4 dibenzyl ether 
• 104-15-4 toluene-4-sulfonic acid 
• 71-36-3 butan-1-ol 
• 71-43-2 benzene 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 591-51-5 phenyllithium 
• 136-60-7 benzoic acid, butyl ester 
• 5395-08-4 benzaldehyde di-n-butylacetal 
• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 187737-37-7 propene 
• 2351-69-1 1-(chloromethoxy)butane 
• 109-65-9 1-bromo-butane 

Downstream Products

• 140-11-4 Benzyl acetate 
• 1119-49-9 N-butylacetamide 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 100-51-6 benzyl alcohol 
• 136-60-7 benzoic acid, butyl ester 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 71-36-3 butan-1-ol 
• 51608-60-7 N-(benzylidene)-p-methylbenzenesulfonamide 
• 93-58-3 benzoic acid methyl ester 
• 94426-72-9 2-(2-(benzyloxy)ethyl)oxirane 
• 7495-83-2 n-butyl diphenylmethyl ether 
• 1620-30-0 diphenyl(pyridin-4-yl)methanol 
• 13029-25-9 (n-butyloxy)chloro-phenylborane 
• 98-07-7 Benzotrichlorid 

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.

A Catalyst System Based on Copper(II) Bromide Supported on Zeolite HY with a Hierarchical Pore Structure in Benzyl Butyl Ether Synthesis

Abstract: Novel catalyst systems based on CuBr2 supported on zeolite HY with a hierarchical pore structure have been proposed for benzyl butyl ether synthesis by the intermolecular dehydration of benzyl and butyl alcohols. It has been shown that catalyst systems with a CuBr2 content of ~10 wt percent provide a benzyl butyl ether yield of ~95percent at 150°C.

Reductive C-O, C-N, and C-S Cleavage by a Zirconium Catalyzed Hydrometalation/β-Elimination Approach

A zirconium catalyzed reductive cleavage of Csp3 and Csp2 carbon-heteroatom bonds is reported that makes use of a tethered alkene functionality as a traceless directing group. The reaction is successfully demonstrated on C-O, C-N, and C-S bonds and proposed to proceed via a hydrozirconation/β-heteroatom elimination sequence of an in situ formed zirconium hydride catalyst. The positional isomerization of the catalyst further enables the cleavage of homoallylic ethers and the removal of terminal allyl and propargyl groups.