Description

5-tert-Butyl-m-Toluic Acid is a substituted benzoic acid derivative characterized by a tert-butyl group in the meta position relative to the carboxylic acid function. This compound serves as a versatile high-purity chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily required by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for the development of active ingredients and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butyl group enhances lipophilicity and biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & Polymer Additive: Serves as a precursor for monomers and additives that impart specific thermal and optical properties to advanced polymers and liquid crystal displays (LCDs).
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a starting material or intermediate in fine chemical and academic research for constructing complex molecular architectures.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and pigments, contributing to color fastness and stability.
• Coordination Chemistry Ligand: The carboxylic acid group allows it to function as a ligand for metal complexes used in catalysis and material science.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butyl-m-Toluic Acid
CAS No.	17484-28-5
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-5-tert-butylbenzoic Acid; 5-tert-Butyl-3-methylbenzoic Acid; m-Toluic Acid, 5-tert-butyl-; Benzoic acid, 3-methyl-5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 5-(tert-Butyl)-3-methylbenzoic Acid; 5-tert-Butyl-m-toluicacid; 5-tert-Butyl-3-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-tert-Butyl-m-Toluic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with each shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. We can support development and production needs across industrial, technical, and high-purity grades.

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 heat sources.

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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤20 ppm

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