Description

Methyl 4-tert-Butylbenzoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, widely recognized for its utility as a versatile chemical intermediate and fragrance ingredient. Its value lies in the combination of the stable tert-butyl group and the reactive ester functionality, enabling precise synthesis in advanced manufacturing. This product is essential for industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals, where it serves as a key building block for more complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring the 4-tert-butylbenzoate moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents, leveraging its chemical stability.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Employed as a fixative and aroma chemical in fine perfumery and flavor compositions due to its mild, balsamic odor.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a starting material or protecting group reagent in complex organic reactions, including esterifications and cross-couplings.
• Polymer Additive: Acts as a plasticizer or modifier in specialty polymer formulations to enhance specific material properties.
• Research & Development: A valuable standard and reagent in chemical research laboratories for method development and analytical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 4-tert-Butylbenzoate
CAS No.	26537-19-9
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl p-tert-Butylbenzoate; Benzoic Acid, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-, Methyl Ester; p-tert-Butyl Methyl Benzoate; Methyl 4-(tert-Butyl)benzoate; Methyl Ester of 4-tert-Butylbenzoic Acid; MBTB
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Quality Control

Our Methyl 4-tert-Butylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC and HPLC to confirm identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting full specifications are provided with every shipment and 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow clear liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index	1.510 - 1.514 (20°C)
Density	1.00 - 1.03 g/mL (20°C)

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