Description

Benzyl Butyl Ether is a versatile organic ether compound, valued for its role as a solvent and chemical intermediate in specialized organic synthesis. Its structure offers a balance of lipophilicity and reactivity, making it a useful component in formulating high-performance products. This chemical is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for process and product development.

Application

• As a solvent and reaction medium in organic synthesis, particularly for Grignard and other organometallic reactions.
• An intermediate in the production of specialty chemicals, including plasticizers, stabilizers, and corrosion inhibitors.
• A key component in the formulation of high-performance industrial coatings and adhesives.
• Used in the synthesis of fragrance and flavor compounds due to its benzyl group.
• As a phase-transfer catalyst or co-solvent in multiphase chemical reactions.
• Potential use in polymer chemistry as a modifier or initiator component.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzyl Butyl Ether
CAS No.	588-67-0
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl Benzyl Ether; Benzyl Butyl Ether; 1-(Benzyloxy)butane; Butoxymethylbenzene; BBE; n-Butyl Benzyl Ether; Phenylmethyl Butyl Ether; Ether, Benzyl Butyl
EINECS	209-622-1

Quality Control

Our Benzyl Butyl Ether is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is analyzed to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.920 - 0.940

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.