Description

5-sec-Butylpyrogallol is a substituted pyrogallol derivative, a versatile organic intermediate prized for its phenolic and antioxidant properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring controlled oxidation inhibition and specific chemical reactivity. It serves as a key building block for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop advanced materials and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a starting material for the development of specialized antioxidants and stabilizers for polymers and lubricants.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a key intermediate in the production of certain herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Photographic Chemicals: Acts as a developing agent or a component in specialized photographic formulations.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Utilized in the synthesis of complex dyes and organic pigments.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic synthesis and material science research for creating novel phenolic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-sec-Butylpyrogallol
CAS No.	56707-65-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14O3
Molecular Weight	182.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(1-Methylpropyl)pyrogallol; 5-sec-Butyl-1,2,3-benzenetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxy-5-sec-butylbenzene; 3,4,5-Trihydroxy-sec-butylbenzene; Pyrogallol, 5-sec-butyl-; sec-Butylpyrogallol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-sec-Butylpyrogallol is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting the specific requirements of research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its nature as an easily oxidized compound, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere for long-term preservation. 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%

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