Description

tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate is a high-purity organic compound, specifically a substituted benzoate ester, that serves as a critical synthetic intermediate and building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the tert-butyl and hydroxy groups, which are essential for constructing complex molecular architectures. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring sterically hindered phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a protected phenol derivative or a carboxylate source in multi-step organic reactions, including esterifications and cross-couplings.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential monomer or additive in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research: Essential reference standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and exploratory chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate
CAS No.	306296-71-9
Molecular Formula	C13H18O3
Molecular Weight	222.28 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzoic acid tert-butyl ester; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 2,6-dimethyl-4-hydroxybenzoate; Benzoic acid, 4-hydroxy-2,6-dimethyl-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 4-(tert-Butoxycarbonyl)-3,5-dimethylphenol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 4-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylbenzoate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

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

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	≤ 20 ppm

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