Description

tert-Butylanisole CAS NO 36731-23-4 is a specialized aromatic ether compound, valued for its unique chemical structure that combines an anisole moiety with a bulky tert-butyl group. This product is significant as a versatile chemical intermediate and a building block in advanced organic synthesis, offering specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor industry, as well as by research and development laboratories in fine chemical and pharmaceutical sectors for creating novel compounds.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a key intermediate or a modifier in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, contributing to unique olfactory profiles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a building block in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), leveraging its aromatic ether functionality.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including Friedel-Crafts alkylations and as a protecting group or directing group precursor in complex molecule assembly.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Utilized in the production of certain herbicides, pesticides, or plant growth regulators where its specific substitution pattern is beneficial.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or additive in specialty polymer formulations to alter physical properties like solubility or thermal stability.
• Research & Development: A valuable compound for academic and industrial R&D in exploring new chemical reactions and material properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylanisole
CAS No.	36731-23-4
Molecular Formula	C11H16O
Molecular Weight	164.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butyl-4-methoxybenzene; 4-tert-Butylanisole; p-tert-Butylanisole; Anisole, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; 4-(tert-Butyl)anisole; 4-Methoxy-1-tert-butylbenzene; 1-Methoxy-4-tert-butylbenzene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)methoxybenzene
EINECS	253-196-3

Quality Control

Our tert-Butylanisole is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.505 - 1.515
Density (20°C)	0.940 - 0.960 g/mL

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