Description

Tetraethylene Glycol 4- Tertbutyl Benzyl Ether Tosylate is a specialized organic intermediate featuring a polyether chain terminated with a tosylate leaving group. This molecular architecture makes it a valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for constructing complex molecules and functional materials. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications requiring precise molecular assembly and controlled reactivity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for nucleophilic substitution reactions.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators requiring polyether-linked structures.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers, dendrimers, and non-ionic surfactants.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of complex ligands for catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and molecular architectures.
• Surface Modification: Used to functionalize surfaces and nanoparticles via its reactive tosylate group.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tetraethylene Glycol 4- Tertbutyl Benzyl Ether Tosylate
CAS No.	1688666-37-6
Molecular Formula	C24H34O7S
Molecular Weight	466.59 g/mol
Synonyms	2-[2-[2-[2-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate; Tetraethylene Glycol Monop-Tert-Butylbenzyl Ether Tosylate; 4-tert-Butylbenzyl Tetraethylene Glycol Tosylate; p-Toluenesulfonic Acid 2-[2-[2-[2-[[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]methoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethoxy]ethyl Ester; TG-TBBE-Tos; TEG-4-tBu-Bn-OTs
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Quality Control

Our Tetraethylene Glycol 4- Tertbutyl Benzyl Ether Tosylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and GC, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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