Description

1-(3,5-Di-tert-Butylphenyl)Ethanone is a high-purity, sterically hindered aromatic ketone building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and specialty chemicals, where its bulky tert-butyl groups provide unique steric and electronic properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for developing novel antioxidants, light stabilizers, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered aromatic motifs.
• Polymer Additive Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing high-performance antioxidants (AO) and hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) for plastics and coatings.
• Agrochemical Development: Used in research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural features can enhance stability and efficacy.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a specialized ligand precursor or intermediate in asymmetric catalysis and complex organic molecule construction.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced functional materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring specific aromatic ketone functionality.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3,5-Di-tert-Butylphenyl)Ethanone
CAS No.	1756-31-6
Molecular Formula	C16H24O
Molecular Weight	232.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3',5'-Di-tert-butylacetophenone; 1-(3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)ethanone; Ethanone, 1-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-; 3,5-Di-tert-butylacetophenone; DTBPAP; 1-Acetyl-3,5-di-tert-butylbenzene; 3,5-Di-tert-butylphenyl methyl ketone
EINECS	217-166-3

Quality Control

Our 1-(3,5-Di-tert-Butylphenyl)Ethanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	78 - 82 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.