Description

2-(4-tert-Butyl-3-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Acetic Acid is a specialized phenolic acid derivative valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate and functional additive. This compound is significant for its structural features, including a hindered phenol group and a carboxylic acid moiety, which impart antioxidant properties and reactivity for further chemical synthesis. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the polymer, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications ranging from stabilizer production to the synthesis of more complex active ingredients.

Application

• Polymer Additive: Serves as a precursor or building block for high-performance antioxidants and light stabilizers used in plastics and synthetic rubbers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Utilized in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with specific phenolic frameworks.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the synthesis of dyes, pigments, and other fine chemicals requiring its unique sterically hindered structure.
• Lubricant & Fuel Additive: Functions as an antioxidant component in formulations designed to prevent oxidation and degradation in industrial lubricants and fuels.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-tert-Butyl-3-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Acetic Acid
CAS No.	55699-12-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₀O₃
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-tert-Butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetic acid; 2-(3-Hydroxy-4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetic acid; 4-tert-Butyl-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzeneacetic acid; BHDPA; Phenolic Acetic Acid Derivative; tert-Butylhydroxydimethylphenylacetic Acid; 2-(4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2-(4-tert-Butyl-3-Hydroxy-2,6-Dimethylphenyl)Acetic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

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	≤ 20 ppm

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