Benzyl Butyl Ether, also known as Butyl Benzyl Oxide, features a sweet, floral, and somewhat pungent aroma. Its distinctive scent adds a unique character to fragrance blends, making it suitable for a wide array of perfumery applications where a sweet and floral note is desired.
Utilized in perfumery for its sweet and floral aroma, contributing a unique and somewhat pungent character to fragrances.
IUPAC Name: butoxymethylbenzeneCAS Number: 588-67-0
Molecular Formula: C11H16O
Molecular Weight: 164.24 g/mol
Boiling Point: 222.00 °C (431.60 °F)
Class: Ether
Use/s: Scent
Synonyms
1: Benzyl butyl ether 2: (Butoxymethyl)benzene 3: Benzyl n-butyl ether 4: butoxymethylbenzene 5: Ether, benzyl butyl 6: Butyl benzyl ether 7: n-Butyl benzyl ether 8: Butoxy toluene
Chemist Says
Colourless liquid with a sweet, floral, somewhat pungent, aroma
Scent: Sweet, Floral, Pungent
Scent profile
Scent profiles are inherently subjective and can significantly differ among individuals, and may also be influenced by the conditions at the time of evaluation. The information provided here is a synthesis of data from diverse sources, including books, cross-references, artificial intelligence analyses, and chemical research sites, aiming to present a comprehensive overview. We've distilled this information to highlight the most frequently observed scent profiles for each molecule or compound, offering a generalized perspective.
1: Sweet, Floral, Somewhat Pungent
2: Mild, Fruity, Slightly Floral
3: Harsh Floral