Description

3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-1-Propene is a versatile organic intermediate characterized by its phenylpropene structure with a tert-butyl substituent. This compound matters for its role as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, offering a reactive alkene group and a bulky aromatic moiety. Industries such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers need it for creating advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring lipophilic aromatic components.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core structure in the development of advanced electronic display and lighting materials.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated to enhance properties like UV stability, thermal resistance, and mechanical strength in specialty polymers.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as an intermediate for synthesizing specific aromatic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks via cross-coupling or addition reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-1-Propene
CAS No.	27798-45-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈
Molecular Weight	174.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-tert-Butylstyrene; p-tert-Butylstyrene; 1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)ethene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)styrene; 4-tert-Butylvinylbenzene; PTBS; Vinyl-4-tert-butylbenzene; NSC 406924
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-1-Propene is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles 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). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen.

Specification

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

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