Description

tert-Butyl 4-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzoate is a specialized organic compound belonging to the class of substituted benzoate esters. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and life science industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring a protected phenolic hydroxyl group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: The tert-butyl ester group offers stability under various reaction conditions, making it useful for multi-step synthetic routes.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Potential starting material for creating novel ligands in coordination chemistry and catalysis.
• Material Science Research: Intermediate for synthesizing monomers or functional additives for advanced polymers.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for method development and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 4-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzoate
CAS No.	1092460-52-0
Molecular Formula	C11H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	228.67 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-hydroxybenzoic acid tert-butyl ester; 2-Hydroxy-4-chlorobenzoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 4-chlorosalicylate; 4-Chlorosalicylic acid tert-butyl ester; Benzoic acid, 4-chloro-2-hydroxy-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 4-chloro-2-hydroxybenzoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 4-Chloro-2-Hydroxybenzoate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistent performance as a synthetic intermediate. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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