Description

p-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde is a versatile aromatic aldehyde derivative, serving as a key organic intermediate in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both an aldehyde group and a bulky tert-butoxy substituent, makes it valuable for constructing complex molecules with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for applications such as ligand synthesis and fine chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for molecules requiring a substituted benzaldehyde moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a monomer or intermediate in the development of organic semiconductors and photonic materials.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploratory chemistry in research laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	p-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde
CAS No.	57899-45-3
Molecular Formula	C11H14O2
Molecular Weight	178.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-(tert-Butoxy)benzaldehyde; 1-tert-Butoxy-4-formylbenzene; p-(tert-Butyloxy)benzaldehyde; 4-Formylphenyl tert-butyl ether; Benzaldehyde, 4-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-; 4-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)benzaldehyde
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Quality Control

Our p-tert-Butoxybenzaldehyde is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity assays and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles.

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 low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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