Description

3-(4-tert-Butyl-Phenyl)-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is a high-purity, versatile organic ester building block. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, offering a reactive acrylate moiety and a bulky tert-butylphenyl group. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those requiring lipophilic aromatic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural features impart specific biological activity.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a precursor for electron-transport materials or host materials in OLED displays and lighting due to its conjugated system and steric bulk.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Employed in the synthesis of functional polymers, coatings, and resins, where the acrylate group enables polymerization and the aromatic group modifies physical properties.
• Liquid Crystal & Display Materials: Acts as an intermediate for mesogenic compounds used in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and other optoelectronic applications.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Functions as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Heck reaction) to form more complex stilbene or styrene derivatives.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new synthetic methodologies and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-tert-Butyl-Phenyl)-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	158010-17-4
Molecular Formula	C15H20O2
Molecular Weight	232.32 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl (E)-3-(4-tert-butylphenyl)acrylate; Ethyl p-tert-Butylcinnamate; 4-tert-Butylcinnamic Acid Ethyl Ester; (E)-Ethyl 3-(4-(tert-butyl)phenyl)acrylate; 3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-2-propenoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 3-(4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl)-2-propenoate
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-tert-Butyl-Phenyl)-Acrylic Acid Ethyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and consistent isomeric composition. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (E/Z Ratio)	≥ 99:1 (E/Z)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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