Description

2-(tert-Butyl)-4-Chloro-5-Nitrophenol is a specialized phenolic compound featuring a tert-butyl group and nitro-chloro substitution pattern, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is critical for research and development in advanced organic synthesis, where its unique structure enables the construction of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical manufacturers for applications in active ingredient synthesis and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Dye and Pigment Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized azo dyes and high-performance pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functionalization agent for creating phenolic resins and polymers with specific thermal or oxidative stability.
• Chemical Research: Essential reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new organic reactions and catalytic processes.
• Material Science Additive: Investigated for use as an antioxidant or stabilizer precursor in advanced material formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(tert-Butyl)-4-Chloro-5-Nitrophenol
CAS No.	1236061-41-8
Molecular Formula	C10H12ClNO3
Molecular Weight	229.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-2-tert-butyl-5-nitrophenol; 2-tert-Butyl-4-chloro-5-nitrophenol; 5-Nitro-4-chloro-2-tert-butylphenol; Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-chloro-5-nitro-; 4-Chloro-5-nitro-2-tert-butylphenol; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-chloro-5-nitrophenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(tert-Butyl)-4-Chloro-5-Nitrophenol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its light-sensitive and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store the material under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow 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
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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