Description

(5-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid CAS NO 294853-09-1 is a high-purity organic acid derivative featuring a tert-butyl and methoxy substituted aromatic ring. This compound is valued as a versatile pharmaceutical intermediate and a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted phenylacetic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used in research to create novel ligands for metal catalysts or organocatalysts due to its sterically hindered and electron-donating substituents.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, including dyes, pigments, and performance materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, such as cross-coupling reactions and carboxylate derivatization.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	(5-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	294853-09-1
Molecular Formula	C13H18O3
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(5-tert-Butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid; 5-tert-Butyl-2-methoxybenzeneacetic acid; 2-(5-(tert-Butyl)-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid; (5-tert-Butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanoic acid; 2-(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanoic acid; 5-tert-Butyl-o-anisic acid (acetic acid derivative); α-(5-tert-Butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our (5-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxyphenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

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 oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.