Description

tert-Butyl Propargyl Ether is a specialized organic compound featuring both an ether and a terminal alkyne functional group, making it a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure is critical for introducing the propargyl moiety into complex molecules under mild conditions. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries developing active ingredients, polymers, and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing acetylene linkages.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Click Chemistry reactions, such as copper-catalyzed azide-alkyne cycloaddition (CuAAC), for bioconjugation and material labeling.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Utilized in the development of novel ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multistep synthesis of complex fragrance, flavor, and dye molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Propargyl Ether
CAS No.	16314-18-4
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-(prop-2-yn-1-yloxy)propane; 2-Methyl-2-(2-propynyloxy)propane; Propargyl tert-butyl ether; t-Butyl propargyl ether; TBPE; (2-Methyl-2-propanyl) 2-propynyl ether; 2-Propynyl 1,1-dimethylethyl ether
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Propargyl Ether is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, NMR, and Karl Fischer titration, to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total
Density (20°C)	0.80 - 0.85 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420

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