1569. n-Butyl Ether

Nomenclature

CAS number: 142-96-1
1,1′-Oxybisbutane; butyl ether; n-dibutyl ether.
C8H18O; mol wt 130.23.
C 73.78%, H 13.93%, O 12.29%.

Description and references

Prepn: Smyth, J. Chem. Educ. 39, 212 (1962); d'Engenieres et al., Bull. Soc. Chim. Fr. 1964(10), 2471. Toxicity study: H. F. Smyth et al., Arch. Ind. Hyg. Occup. Med. 10, 61 (1954).

Chemical structure

Properties

Liquid. d2020 0.769. mp -98°. bp 142-143°. Flash pt, closed cup: 100°F (37°C). Almost insol in water. Misc with alcohol or ether. Tends to form explosive peroxides, especially when anhydr. LD50 orally in rats: 7.4 g/kg (Smyth).