Description

4-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both a tert-butyl and a methoxy substituent, makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a hindered phenolic or benzaldehyde moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substituted benzaldehyde core imparts specific biological activity.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing musky, amber, or woody aroma chemicals in high-value perfumery.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for asymmetric catalysis and material science applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a monomer or building block in the research of organic semiconductors and photoactive materials.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of specialized dyes and pigments for inks, coatings, and plastics.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	53535-88-9
Molecular Formula	C12H16O2
Molecular Weight	192.26 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-4-tert-butylbenzaldehyde; 4-(tert-Butyl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; p-tert-Butyl-o-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-tert-Butyl-2-anisaldehyde; 2-Methoxy-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzaldehyde; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-methoxybenzaldehyde; 4-tert-Butyl-2-methoxy-benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-2-Methoxybenzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment. We support cGMP compliance for pharmaceutical applications and can tailor purity grades to meet specific project requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow crystalline solid or liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.