Description

3-tert-Butylsalicylic Acid is a versatile phenolic compound that serves as a key organic intermediate and building block in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a phenolic hydroxyl and a carboxylic acid group, makes it valuable for applications requiring specific steric and electronic properties. This product is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research, development, and manufacturing processes.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a bulky, lipophilic phenolic moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substituted salicylate structure is beneficial.
• UV Absorber & Stabilizer Precursor: A key starting material in the production of light stabilizers for polymers, coatings, and personal care products.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent: Employed in coordination chemistry and catalysis due to its ability to form complexes with various metal ions.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in research laboratories for constructing more complex molecules, including dyes and pigments.
• Polymer Additive Intermediate: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butylsalicylic Acid
CAS No.	16094-30-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hydroxy-3-tert-butylbenzoic Acid; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 3-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxybenzoic Acid; o-Hydroxy-m-tert-butylbenzoic Acid; 3-t-Butylsalicylic Acid; NSC 403697; BHB; TBSA
EINECS	240-244-8

Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butylsalicylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing the results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your 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 sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	158 - 162 °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.