Description

(2-tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative characterized by a tert-butoxy substituent at the ortho position. This structural feature makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where steric hindrance and specific electronic properties are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of complex drug molecules, especially those requiring sterically hindered benzaldehyde derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and advanced polymer additives.
• Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry: Potential building block for creating unique aromatic compounds.
• Academic and Industrial Research: Valuable reagent in methodological studies and the exploration of new organic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	35129-22-7
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butoxy)benzaldehyde; o-(tert-Butoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 2-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 2-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-(tert-Butyloxy)benzaldehyde; (2-tert-Butoxy)benzaldehyde; 2-tert-Butyloxybenzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our (2-tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and GC and NMR for identity and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

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 compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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