The development in the field of synthesis of butyl butyrate and the catalysts adopted such as sulfonic acid,inorganic salts,solid super-acid,heteropoly acids,enzyme catalysts were summarized.

• 综述了采用磺酸、无机盐、固体超强酸、杂多酸、酶、相转移等催化体系催化合成食用香料丁酸丁酯的方法;