Description

1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzene is a high-purity, multi-substituted aromatic compound valued for its unique steric and electronic properties. This specialty chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules, leveraging its substituted benzene structure.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the development of advanced herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sterically hindered ligands for catalytic systems.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance resins and engineered plastics.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in research for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, cross-coupling reactions, and other complex organic transformations.
• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the controlled synthesis of specific aromatic compounds for specialty fragrance applications.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for its potential in liquid crystals, organic semiconductors, and other advanced material applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzene
CAS No.	29577-19-3
Molecular Formula	C14H22
Molecular Weight	190.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3-tert-Butyl-5-methyl-1-(1-methylethyl)benzene; 1-Isopropyl-3-tert-butyl-5-methylbenzene; 3-(tert-Butyl)-5-methylcumene; 3-tert-Butyl-5-methylisopropylbenzene; 5-Methyl-3-tert-butylcumene; 1-tert-Butyl-3-isopropyl-5-methylbenzene; Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(1-methylethyl)-5-methyl-; 3-tert-Butyl-5-methyl-1-isopropylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our 1-Isopropyl-3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available for all shipments, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature: 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	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.