Description

1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butylbenzene is a high-purity, substituted aromatic compound characterized by its unique branched alkyl side chains. This structural configuration makes it a valuable intermediate and specialty solvent in advanced chemical synthesis, offering specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring tailored molecular frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its specific isomer pattern is beneficial.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor or intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and specialty performance chemicals.
• Research & Development: Employed in organic chemistry R&D labs for method development and as a model compound in catalysis studies.
• Specialty Solvent: Functions as a selective solvent in certain high-value extraction and purification processes within the chemical industry.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butylbenzene
CAS No.	20033-12-9
Molecular Formula	C13H20
Molecular Weight	176.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butyl-1-isopropylbenzene; 1-Isopropyl-3-tert-butyl-benzene; m-tert-Butylcumene; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1-(1-methylethyl)benzene; 3-tert-Butylcumene; Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(1-methylethyl)-; m-tert-Butylisopropylbenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	≤ 2.0% total

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