Description

4-(tert-Butoxy)Aniline is a versatile aromatic amine derivative characterized by a tert-butoxy substituent on the para position of the aniline ring. This structural feature makes it a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, particularly for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily utilized by research and development teams, as well as production chemists, in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those requiring functionalized aniline cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the tert-butoxy group modifies bioavailability and stability.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the production of specialized azo dyes and organic pigments.
• Polymer Chemistry: Monomer or chain modifier for creating specialty polymers with specific optical or mechanical properties.
• Liquid Crystal and OLED Materials: Used in the synthesis of charge-transport or emissive layers for electronic displays.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound libraries.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Useful substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions like Buchwald-Hartwig amination for constructing complex amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(tert-Butoxy)Aniline
CAS No.	57120-36-2
Molecular Formula	C10H15NO
Molecular Weight	165.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butoxy)benzenamine; p-(tert-Butoxy)aniline; 4-tert-Butoxyaniline; 1-Amino-4-tert-butoxybenzene; Aniline, 4-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzenamine; 4-tert-Butyloxyaniline; 4-(tert-Butyloxy)aniline
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Quality Control

Our 4-(tert-Butoxy)Aniline is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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, open flames, and strong oxidizing agents. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	40 - 44 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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