Description

1-tert-Butyl-3-Ethoxybenzene is a high-purity aromatic ether derivative, valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both tert-butyl and ethoxy substituents, provides unique steric and electronic properties critical for modifying reaction pathways and material characteristics. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a substituted benzene core is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, contributing to enhanced efficacy and selectivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a precursor or functional component in the design of specialized ligands for catalytic systems and organometallic chemistry.
• Polymer & Material Science: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier in the synthesis of specialty polymers, resins, and advanced materials to impart specific thermal or solubility properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable building block in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecular architectures, including natural product analogs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use in the synthesis of aroma chemicals where its specific ether and alkyl-substituted benzene structure can contribute to unique olfactory profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-3-Ethoxybenzene
CAS No.	133073-81-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butylphenetole; 1-Ethoxy-3-tert-butylbenzene; m-tert-Butylphenetole; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenetole; 3-tert-Butyl-1-ethoxybenzene; Ethoxy(3-tert-butyl)benzene; 3-tert-Butylphenyl ethyl ether
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Quality Control

Every batch of 1-tert-Butyl-3-Ethoxybenzene is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We guarantee high chemical purity and consistency, supported by comprehensive analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to ensure it meets your specific R&D or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.495 - 1.505
Density (20°C)	0.92 - 0.96 g/mL

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