Description

4-Bromo-2-(tert-Butyl)-5-Methylphenol is a halogenated phenolic compound that serves as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both a bulky tert-butyl group and a reactive bromine atom, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to develop active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered phenolic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the bromophenol structure imparts specific bioactivity.
• Polymer Stabilizer Precursor: Serves as a starting material for manufacturing specialized antioxidants and light stabilizers for plastics and rubber.
• Ligand Synthesis: Employed in organic and organometallic chemistry to create complex ligands for catalysis and material science applications.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Utilized in custom synthesis and research for developing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Bromo-2-(tert-Butyl)-5-Methylphenol
CAS No.	51345-97-2
Molecular Formula	C11H15BrO
Molecular Weight	243.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Bromo-2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenol; 2-tert-Butyl-4-bromo-5-methylphenol; 4-Bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methylphenol; Phenol, 4-bromo-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methyl-; 4-Bromo-2-t-butyl-5-methylphenol; 2-(tert-Butyl)-4-bromo-5-methylphenol; 4-Bromo-2-tert-butyl-5-cresol
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Quality Control

Our production of 4-Bromo-2-(tert-Butyl)-5-Methylphenol adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided and can be tailored to meet specific customer or regulatory requirements.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	68°C - 72°C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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