Description

2-tert-Butyl-5-Nitro-Phenylamine is a specialized aromatic amine derivative characterized by its tert-butyl and nitro substituents, which impart unique steric and electronic properties. This compound serves as a valuable high-purity chemical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules with tailored functionalities. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those requiring sterically hindered aniline motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structural features can influence biological activity.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the manufacture of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments, leveraging the nitro and amine functional groups.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent in the production of high-performance polymers, such as polyimides or epoxy curing agents.
• Chemical Research (R&D): Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for methodological studies and the development of new synthetic pathways.
• Ligand Synthesis for Catalysis: Used to prepare sophisticated nitrogen-containing ligands for transition metal catalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-tert-Butyl-5-Nitro-Phenylamine
CAS No.	103392-84-3
Molecular Formula	C10H14N2O2
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)-5-nitroaniline; 5-Nitro-2-tert-butylaniline; 2-tert-Butyl-5-nitrobenzenamine; 1-tert-Butyl-4-nitro-2-aminobenzene; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-5-nitroaniline; 2-tert-Butyl-5-nitro-phenylamine; 5-Nitro-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzenamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butyl-5-Nitro-Phenylamine 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. We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, documenting all critical parameters. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and commercial synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber or opaque.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange 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%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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