beta-Naphthyl isobutyl ether

At a glance

Synthetic aromatic ether with a sweet, balsamic, slightly woody‑amber note, often used as a fixative in modern perfumery. It is valued by perfumers for this distinctive character and used as a building block within larger fragrance compositions.

Category
⚗️ Synthetic
Origin
synthetic production
Extraction
Chemical synthesis
Chemical family
Ether/Oxide
CAS number
2173-57-1
Profile
woody, powdery, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01