Description

4-(tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the tert-butoxy group, which provides steric bulk and influences reactivity, making it a crucial building block for creating complex molecules. This compound is primarily needed by R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating molecules with specific steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where the tert-butoxy moiety enhances biological activity or stability.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a building block for synthesizing organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds used in display technologies.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Ingredient: Employed in the creation of complex aroma chemicals and specialty fine chemicals requiring specific aldehyde functionalities.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to introduce aldehyde groups into polymer chains for cross-linking or to create functional polymers with tailored properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial research for Friedel-Crafts alkylation, condensation reactions, and as a protecting group strategy component.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	57699-45-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	p-(tert-Butoxy)benzaldehyde; 4-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde; 1-(tert-Butoxy)-4-formylbenzene; p-tert-Butyloxybenzaldehyde; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 4-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 4-(tert-Butyloxy)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our 4-(tert-Butoxy)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your sensitive synthesis 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). 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 liquid or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC/GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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