The present application relates to a method and device for preparing dibutyl terephthalate by micro-reaction, which continuously passes a mixture of
terephthalic acid and n-
butanol through a tubular reactor with built-in turbulence components at a certain
temperature and pressure in the absence of a catalyst to produce dibutyl terephthalate. The present application uses continuous tubular reaction, and the conversion rate of
terephthalic acid is over 99.5% and the selectivity of dibutyl terephthalate is over 90% through esterification. High-purity dibutyl terephthalate is obtained through
distillation treatment of the mixed product. The present application can realize continuous esterification of
terephthalic acid, has a simple process flow, high product quality, and is suitable for industrial production.