Description

Isobutylbenzene is a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon widely used as a high-purity intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific alkylbenzene structure, which makes it a key building block for pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fine chemical, fragrance, and polymer sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a component or intermediate in the creation of specific aromatic compounds.
• Organic Solvent: Employed as a reaction medium or extraction solvent in various organic synthesis and purification processes.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Utilized in the production and modification of specialty polymers, plastics, and resins.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for chemical research, method development, and analytical testing in academic and industrial labs.
• Chemical Synthesis Building Block: Functions as an alkylating agent or starting material for synthesizing more complex organic molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isobutylbenzene
CAS No.	538-93-2
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-phenylpropane; (2-Methylpropyl)benzene; Isobutyl Benzene; 1-Isobutylbenzene; Benzene, (2-methylpropyl)-; 2-Methylpropylbenzene; Isobutylbenzen
EINECS	208-706-5

Quality Control

Our Isobutylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is provided with every shipment 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 such as strong acids and oxidizers. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.486 - 1.490
Density (20°C)	0.853 - 0.857 g/mL

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