Description

p-Tolyl Butyrate is a high-purity organic ester compound, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and a source of specific aromatic notes. Its importance lies in enabling precise synthesis and imparting desired functional characteristics in advanced manufacturing processes. This product is essential for industries including fragrance and flavor creation, pharmaceutical synthesis, and specialty polymer production.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a building block or modifier in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a plasticizer or a reactive monomer component in the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in esterification and transesterification reactions to introduce the p-tolyl moiety into target molecules.
• Solvent and Carrier: Functions as a high-boiling-point solvent for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-Tolyl Butyrate
CAS No.	14617-92-6
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methylphenyl butyrate; p-Cresyl butyrate; Butyric acid 4-methylphenyl ester; 4-Tolyl butanoate; p-Tolyl n-butyrate; 4-Methylphenyl butanoate; Butanoic acid, 4-methylphenyl ester
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Quality Control

Our p-Tolyl Butyrate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.495 - 1.505
Density (20°C)	1.01 - 1.05 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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