Description

4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bulky tert-butyl group and a reactive bromine atom, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring halogenated phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides where the bromophenol structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the manufacture of high-performance polymers, including antioxidants and flame retardants.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create specialized ligands for catalytic systems.
• Chemical Research & Development: A crucial reagent for exploring new synthetic pathways and creating novel chemical entities in academic and industrial labs.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylphenol
CAS No.	10323-39-4
Molecular Formula	C10H13BrO
Molecular Weight	229.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2-tert-Butyl-4-bromophenol; 4-Bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 4-Bromo-2-tert-butylphenol; 4-Bromo-2-(tert-butyl)phenol; Phenol, 4-bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2-(tert-Butyl)-4-bromophenol; 4-Bromo-2-t-butylphenol
EINECS	233-701-6

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-2-tert-Butylphenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and consistency, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of synthesis and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality standards.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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