Description

4-tert-Butyl-o-Toluidine is a substituted aromatic amine derivative, serving as a versatile and high-value intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique steric and electronic properties, imparted by the tert-butyl and methyl substituents, make it a critical building block for creating complex molecules with tailored functionalities. This compound is essential for research and production in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients, dyes, and performance materials.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Building Block: Used in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in creating molecules with specific receptor binding profiles.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a diazo component or coupling agent for producing azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Additives: Utilized in the synthesis of antioxidants, light stabilizers, and other performance additives for plastics and resins.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, including palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions and the preparation of liquid crystals.
• Corrosion Inhibitors: Intermediate for formulating specialty corrosion inhibitors used in industrial fluids and coatings.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-o-Toluidine
CAS No.	2909-82-2
Molecular Formula	C11H17N
Molecular Weight	163.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butyl-2-methylaniline; 2-Methyl-4-tert-butylaniline; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-methylbenzenamine; 4-tert-Butyl-2-methylbenzenamine; o-Toluidine, 4-tert-butyl-; 2-Amino-5-tert-butyltoluene; Benzenamine, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-methyl-
EINECS	220-826-5

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-o-Toluidine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results, including assay and impurity profiles, are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to air and moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, light yellow to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC/HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%; Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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