Description

4-(1-Methyl-1-Phenyl-Ethyl)-Anisole is a specialized aromatic ether compound of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This chemical serves as a valuable building block or intermediate for creating more complex molecular architectures due to its unique sterically hindered structure. It is primarily sought by pharmaceutical R&D, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for applications requiring tailored aromatic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly where a bulky, substituted anisole moiety is required.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry for the creation of specialized phosphine or other donor ligands used in catalytic processes.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent in the synthesis of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing unique musk or aromatic compounds, given its anisole and tert-butylbenzene-like structure.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules via reactions like Friedel-Crafts alkylation or cross-coupling at other positions.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(1-Methyl-1-Phenyl-Ethyl)-Anisole
CAS No.	6623-93-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	226.31 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)benzene; 4-(1-Methyl-1-phenylethyl)anisole; 4-tert-Butylanisole (common misnomer, check structure); p-(α,α-Dimethylbenzyl)anisole; Anisole, 4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-; Benzene, 1-methoxy-4-(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl)-; 4-(2-Phenylpropan-2-yl)anisole
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Quality Control

Our 4-(1-Methyl-1-Phenyl-Ethyl)-Anisole is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are 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, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. This material is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	≤ 2.0% total
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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