Description

2-Hydroxy-5-tert-Butylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile phenolic alcohol derivative, valued for its dual functional groups which make it a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is essential for manufacturers requiring a high-purity building block to impart specific chemical and physical properties to final products. It is primarily sought by the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for applications ranging from antioxidant synthesis to the production of UV stabilizers and performance additives.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug metabolites.
• Antioxidant Precursor: Serves as a key building block for manufacturing hindered phenol antioxidants used in plastics, fuels, and lubricants.
• UV Stabilizer Synthesis: An important intermediate for producing benzotriazole and other classes of light stabilizers for coatings and polymers.
• Agrochemicals: Employed in the development of herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Performance Additives: Used to create additives for rubber vulcanization and as corrosion inhibitors.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent in organic chemistry for introducing the tert-butylphenol moiety.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hydroxy-5-tert-Butylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	6638-87-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₁₆O₂
Molecular Weight	180.24 g/mol
Synonyms	5-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxybenzyl Alcohol; (5-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)methanol; 2-Hydroxy-5-tert-butylbenzylalcohol; 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxybenzenemethanol; 5-tert-Butylsalicyl Alcohol; 2-(Hydroxymethyl)-4-tert-butylphenol; BHBA; NSC 403697
EINECS	229-633-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Hydroxy-5-tert-Butylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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 strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	95 - 100 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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