Description

4-(tert-Butoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is a versatile aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a tert-butoxymethyl substituent, making it a valuable protected intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its role as a key building block for constructing more complex molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research where controlled functional group manipulation is critical. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a protected benzoic acid moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Precursor: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing advanced organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex organic architectures via coupling and condensation reactions.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the production of specialized dyes and pigments where the tert-butoxymethyl group offers specific solubility or reactivity profiles.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(tert-Butoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	34224-31-2
Molecular Formula	C12H16O3
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4-[(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)methyl]benzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 4-[(1,1-dimethylethoxy)methyl]-; p-(tert-Butoxymethyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(tert-Butyloxymethyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(tert-Butoxy-methyl)benzoic Acid; 4-(tert-Butoxymethyl)benzoic acid; 4-(tert-Butoxymethyl)benzoic acid (CAS 34224-31-2)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-(tert-Butoxymethyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of our global clientele in research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment.

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 sources of ignition.

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 (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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