Description

(2-tert-Butylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenoxyacetic acid backbone with a tert-butyl substituent. This structure is significant for its role as a versatile synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists, as well as process development teams, in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new chemical transformations in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-tert-Butylphenoxy)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	19271-90-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-tert-Butylphenoxy)acetic Acid; Acetic Acid, (2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenoxy)-; o-(tert-Butylphenoxy)acetic Acid; 2-tert-Butylphenoxyacetic Acid; NSC 163045; (2-tert-Butyl-phenoxy)-acetic acid; (2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenoxy)acetic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (2-tert-Butylphenoxy)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed 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 place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.