Description

Sodium tert-Butyl Carbonate is a versatile organic salt widely used as a reagent in chemical synthesis. Its primary value lies in its utility as a protected source of carbon dioxide and as a base in various organic transformations. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Used as a reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in carboxylation and decarboxylation reactions.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as an initiator or catalyst component in the production of specialized polymers and polycarbonates.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as a base or a source of the tert-butoxycarbonyl (Boc) protecting group in multi-step synthetic pathways.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, and fragrances where controlled release of CO2 is required.
• Laboratory Research & Development: A valuable tool for chemists in academic and industrial R&D settings exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sodium tert-Butyl Carbonate
CAS No.	32793-04-7
Molecular Formula	C5H9NaO3
Molecular Weight	140.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Sodium tert-Butoxycarbonate; Sodium t-Butyl Carbonate; tert-Butyl Sodium Carbonate; Sodium Carbonate tert-Butyl Ester; Sodium 2-Methyl-2-propoxide Carbonate; Boc-ONa; (tert-Butoxycarbonyloxy)sodium
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Quality Control

Our Sodium tert-Butyl Carbonate is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition and maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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