Description

5-(tert-Butyl)-4-Hydroxyisophthalaldehyde is a specialized aromatic dialdehyde compound that serves as a high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both phenolic and aldehyde functionalities, makes it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular architecture.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a rigid, substituted aromatic core.
• Ligand Synthesis: Used to create chelating agents and complexing ligands for catalysis and metal ion sequestration in industrial processes.
• Polymer Modification: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of high-performance resins, epoxy hardeners, and specialty polymers with enhanced thermal stability.
• Agrochemical Development: Building block for synthesizing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that benefit from its specific substitution pattern.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex heterocycles and macrocycles via condensation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for use in organic electronic materials, such as precursors for organic semiconductors or metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(tert-Butyl)-4-Hydroxyisophthalaldehyde
CAS No.	153759-59-2
Molecular Formula	C13H16O3
Molecular Weight	220.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-5-tert-butylisophthalaldehyde; 1,3-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde, 5-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-; 5-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzene-1,3-dicarbaldehyde; 4-Hydroxy-5-(tert-butyl)isophthalaldehyde; 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-1,3-benzenedicarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(tert-Butyl)-4-Hydroxyisophthalaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including HPLC, GC, and NMR to verify identity and quantify impurities. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and specific impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.