Description

1-tert-Butyl-4-Propoxybenzene is a high-purity aromatic ether compound, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a tert-butyl and a propoxy substituent on the benzene ring, provides valuable steric and electronic properties for modifying molecular frameworks. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

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 production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a core structure or modifying agent in the development of electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Imparts specific solubility and thermal stability characteristics to specialty polymers and epoxy resin systems.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for studying etherification reactions and developing new catalytic processes in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-4-Propoxybenzene
CAS No.	108318-78-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₀O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyl-1-propoxybenzene; p-tert-Butylpropoxybenzene; 1-Propoxy-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1-propoxybenzene; 4-tert-Butylphenyl propyl ether; Propyl 4-tert-butylphenyl ether; 108318-78-1; tert-Butyl propoxybenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl-4-Propoxybenzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each 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 every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research-grade synthesis.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.