Description

1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is a specialized organic compound featuring a cyclopropane carboxylic acid moiety linked to a tert-butylphenyl group. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science research and development teams seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as a building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Polymer Modification Agent: Employed to introduce cyclopropane and aromatic functionalities into polymer chains, altering thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex carbocyclic and heterocyclic frameworks.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful in the preparation of specialized ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	211315-05-8
Molecular Formula	C14H18O2
Molecular Weight	218.29 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(1-Carboxycyclopropyl)benzenebutane; 1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]cyclopropanecarboxylic acid; 4-tert-Butyl-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid benzene; Cyclopropanecarboxylic acid, 1-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-; p-tert-Butylphenylcyclopropanecarboxylic Acid; 1-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylic acid; BCPCA (abbreviation); 4-tert-Butylbenzenecyclopropanecarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 1-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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