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 
• 542-69-8 1-iodo-butane 
• 33868-53-0 tributylstannyl benzyl ether 
• 136-60-7 benzoic acid, butyl ester 
• 5395-08-4 benzaldehyde di-n-butylacetal 
• 100-39-0 benzyl bromide 
• 187737-37-7 propene 

Downstream Products

• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 123-72-8 butyraldehyde 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 106-97-8 n-butane 
• 591-63-9 trans-crotonic acid butyl ester 
• 55409-19-3 (2E,6E)-octa-2,6-diene-4,5-dione 
• 100-44-7 benzyl chloride 
• 588-46-5 N-(phenylmethyl)acetamide 
• 136-60-7 benzoic acid, butyl ester 
• 134-81-6 benzil 
• 140-11-4 Benzyl acetate 
• 123-86-4 acetic acid butyl ester 
• 431-03-8 dimethylglyoxal 
• 1119-49-9 N-butylacetamide 

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.

Method for hydrogenolysis of halides

The invention discloses a method for hydrogenolysis of halides. The invention discloses a preparation method of a compound represented by a formula I. The preparation method comprises the following step: in a polar aprotic solvent, zinc, H2O and a compound represented by a formula II are subjected to a reaction as shown in the specification, wherein X is halogen; Y is -CHRR or R; hydrogenin H2O exists in the form of natural abundance or non-natural abundance. According to the preparation method, halide hydrogenolysis can be simply, conveniently and efficiently achieved through a simple and mild reaction system, and good functional group compatibility and substrate universality are achieved.

The Guanidine-Promoted Direct Synthesis of Open-Chained Carbonates

In order to reduce CO2 accumulation in the atmosphere, chemical fixation methodologies were developed and proved to be promising. In general, CO2 was turned into cyclic carbonates by cycloaddition with epoxides. However, the cyclic carbonates need to be converted into open-chained carbonates by transesterification for industrial usage, which results in wasted energy and materials. Herein, we report a process catalyzed by tetramethylguanidine (TMG) to afford linear carbonates directly. This process is greener and shows potential for industrial applications.