Description

Benzene, 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-E is a specialized aromatic compound featuring a tert-butyl substituent, which imparts unique steric and electronic properties. This structural motif makes it a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, particularly where controlled reactivity and specific molecular architecture are required. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers 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 complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a backbone for creating specialized ligands in catalytic systems and coordination chemistry.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Friedel-Crafts alkylation and other electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions to introduce sterically hindered groups.
• Material Science Research: Used in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzene, 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-E
CAS No.	6630-01-9
Molecular Formula	C12H18
Molecular Weight	162.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butyl-3-ethylbenzene; 3-Ethyl-1-tert-butylbenzene; 1-(tert-Butyl)-3-ethylbenzene; m-Ethyl-tert-butylbenzene; (1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-ethylbenzene; 3-tert-Butylethylbenzene
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Quality Control

Our Benzene, 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-3-E is produced under stringent quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting 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, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Density (at 20°C)	0.86 - 0.88 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.490 - 1.495

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