Description

3,5-Di-T-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzoic Acid is a sterically hindered benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring bulky tert-butyl groups, is critical for imparting specific steric and electronic properties to final products, enhancing performance in demanding applications. This compound is essential for R&D and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop high-performance additives and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring steric hindrance for metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the methoxy and tert-butyl groups contribute to biological activity and selectivity.
• Polymer Additives: Acts as a precursor for light stabilizers (HALS - Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers) and antioxidants that protect plastics and coatings from UV degradation and thermal oxidation.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where its specific substitution pattern is required.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial research in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3,5-Di-T-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	31314-32-6
Molecular Formula	C16H24O3
Molecular Weight	264.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5-Di-tert-Butyl-2-methoxybenzoic Acid; 2-Methoxy-3,5-di-tert-butylbenzoic Acid; 3,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-methoxy-Benzoic Acid; DTBMBA; Benzoic acid, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2-methoxy-; 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-o-anisic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,5-Di-T-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP or research purposes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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