Description

4-Chloro-5-Isopropyl-m-Cresol is a versatile chlorinated phenolic compound that serves as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both chloro and isopropyl substituents on the cresol backbone, provides unique properties for chemical modification and performance enhancement. This product is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop products with specific bioactivity or material characteristics.

Application

• Agrochemical Intermediate: A critical building block for the synthesis of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a precursor in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a halogenated phenolic core.
• Polymer Additive: Functions as an antioxidant or stabilizer in specialty plastics and elastomers to prevent thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Preservative Formulation: Employed as a component in industrial preservative systems for materials susceptible to microbial growth.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate in the production of complex organic colorants.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic chemists in academic and industrial R&D settings exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Chloro-5-Isopropyl-m-Cresol
CAS No.	50992-44-4
Molecular Formula	C10H13ClO
Molecular Weight	184.66 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Chloro-5-isopropyl-3-methylphenol; 2-Chloro-6-isopropyl-m-cresol; 5-Isopropyl-4-chloro-3-methylphenol; 3-Methyl-4-chloro-5-isopropylphenol; 4-Chloro-5-(1-methylethyl)-3-methylphenol; Chlorothymol (related isomer); p-Chloro-m-isopropyl-o-cresol
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Chloro-5-Isopropyl-m-Cresol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. The material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR spectroscopy. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting compliance with cGMP and ISO 9001 standards where required.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to preserve purity. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	48 - 52 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%

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