Description

2-tert-Butoxyphenol is a versatile phenolic ether compound with the CAS registry number 23010-10-8. It serves as a valuable intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis, prized for its specific steric and electronic properties derived from the tert-butoxy substituent. This chemical is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop new products or enhance material performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered phenol motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a stabilizer or antioxidant precursor in specialty plastics and elastomers to inhibit thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis, including coupling reactions and as a protecting group in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex colorants and photographic chemicals.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butoxyphenol
CAS No.	23010-10-8
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	o-tert-Butoxyphenol; 2-(tert-Butoxy)phenol; Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butoxybenzene; 2-Hydroxyphenyl tert-butyl ether; tert-Butyl 2-hydroxyphenyl ether; Butylated hydroxyanisole related compound; BHA intermediate
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Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butoxyphenol is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support cGMP and ISO 9001 standards for industrial and research applications.

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 strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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