Description

2-Chloro-N-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)acetamide is a specialized organic compound featuring a chloroacetamide group linked to a sterically hindered aromatic ring. This unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of advanced materials and fine chemicals, where its specific reactivity and bulky substituents are leveraged. It is primarily sought by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries for creating novel compounds with tailored properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered aromatic systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing light stabilizers, antioxidants, and other specialty additives for plastics and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions of the chloroacetamide moiety.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The tert-butylphenyl group can be utilized to develop novel ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated for the creation of organic semiconductors or other functional organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Chloro-N-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)acetamide
CAS No.	287198-03-2
Molecular Formula	C16H24ClNO
Molecular Weight	281.82 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Chloro-N-(3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)acetamide; N-(3,5-Di-tert-butylphenyl)-2-chloroacetamide; 2-Chloroacet-3',5'-di-tert-butylanilide; Acetamide, 2-chloro-N-[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl]-; 2-Chloro-N-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)acetamide
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Chloro-N-(3,5-di-tert-butylphenyl)acetamide is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by HPLC), identity confirmation (by IR, NMR), and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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