sec-Butyl ethyl ether

At a glance

Sec-Butyl ethyl ether is a synthetic fragrance ingredient used in perfumery for its fresh and fruity top note effects 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
2679-87-0
Profile
fresh, fruity, slightly sweet
IFRA status
Not restricted
● drafted · last checked 2026-09-01