Description

1-tert-Butyl-4-Phenoxy-Benzene is a high-purity aromatic ether compound, also known by its CAS number 5331-28-2. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the tert-butyl and phenoxy substituents. It is primarily sought by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a bulky, lipophilic phenoxy group is required for biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic backbone for efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a core or side-chain unit in the production of specialty monomers for advanced display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated into polymer chains to alter physical properties such as thermal stability, solubility, and glass transition temperature.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) and other catalytic transformations to create complex molecular architectures.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical reactions and developing novel compound libraries.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-tert-Butyl-4-Phenoxy-Benzene
CAS No.	5331-28-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	226.31 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butyl)diphenyl ether; p-tert-Butyldiphenyl ether; 1-tert-Butyl-4-phenoxybenzene; 4-tert-Butyl-1-phenoxybenzene; tert-Butyldiphenyl ether; 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-phenoxy-benzene; Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-phenoxy-; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)diphenyl ether
EINECS	226-220-1

Quality Control

Our 1-tert-Butyl-4-Phenoxy-Benzene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC, GC) and spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results 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, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

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	≤ 10 ppm

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