Description

3-tert-Butoxybenzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative characterized by its tert-butoxy substituent. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for the development of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is essential for research and production facilities requiring high-purity, functionalized benzoic acid derivatives for creating active ingredients and specialty materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for compounds requiring a sterically hindered alkoxybenzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or precursor for specialty polymers and liquid crystal materials due to its specific molecular geometry.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed as a ligand precursor or a protected form of hydroxybenzoic acid in various catalytic and multi-step synthetic processes.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in the development of advanced organic materials, including dyes, pigments, and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	15360-02-8
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(tert-Butoxy)benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; m-tert-Butoxybenzoic Acid; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzoic Acid; 3-tert-Butyloxybenzoic Acid; 3-t-Butoxybenzoic Acid; 3-(tert-Butyloxy)benzoic Acid; 3-(tert-C4H9O)C6H4COOH
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our industrial and research clients. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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 bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
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.