Description

2-tert-Butyl-5-Chloroaniline is a versatile halogenated aniline derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a bulky tert-butyl group and a reactive chloro substituent, makes it a valuable intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered aniline motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, where the chloro and tert-butyl groups contribute to biological activity and stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Acts as an intermediate for producing azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the aniline core for chromophore development.
• Polymer Additives: Employed in the synthesis of light stabilizers, antioxidants, and other specialty additives for plastics and coatings.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard reagent and building block in organic chemistry labs for method development and novel compound discovery.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: A potential intermediate for creating advanced materials used in display technologies and organic electronics.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-tert-Butyl-5-Chloroaniline
CAS No.	25414-78-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14ClN
Molecular Weight	183.68 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-tert-butylaniline; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-5-chlorobenzenamine; 2-tert-Butyl-5-chlorobenzenamine; 5-Chloro-2-(tert-butyl)aniline; Benzenamine, 5-chloro-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 2-tert-Butyl-5-chloro-phenylamine; 2-(tert-Butyl)-5-chloroaniline
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-tert-Butyl-5-Chloroaniline is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or an opaque secondary container until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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