Description

2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxytoluene is a high-purity aromatic methoxy compound, a key chemical intermediate prized for its defined substitution pattern. Its value lies in providing a versatile, multi-functional scaffold for advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with complex aromatic ether structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and specialty polymers requiring specific methoxy-substituted aromatic cores.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for charge-transport layers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling and functional group transformation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxytoluene
CAS No.	35896-58-3
Molecular Formula	C11H16O4
Molecular Weight	212.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3,4-Tetramethoxy-5-methylbenzene; 2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxy-1-methylbenzene; Toluene, 2,3,4,5-tetramethoxy-; Prehnitol; 5-Methyl-1,2,3,4-tetramethoxybenzene; 1-Methyl-2,3,4,5-tetramethoxybenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3,4,5-Tetramethoxytoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%

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