Description

Acetic Acid 2-tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Ester is a specialized organic ester compound used as a key intermediate and functional additive in advanced chemical synthesis. Its molecular structure provides unique steric and electronic properties, making it valuable for modifying reactivity and performance in high-value applications. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking precise chemical building blocks.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Serves as a precursor or modifier in the synthesis of complex aromatic compounds for perfumes and flavorings.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its phenolic ester backbone.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a protected phenol derivative or a specialty reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Polymer Additive: Functions as a light stabilizer or antioxidant precursor in specialty polymer formulations to enhance material durability.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratory-scale organic reactions, including esterifications and acylations, where its bulky group influences reaction selectivity.

Basic Information

Product Name	Acetic Acid 2-tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Ester
CAS No.	6950-09-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	206.28 g/mol
Synonyms	2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenyl acetate; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenyl acetate; 4-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenyl acetate; o-tert-Butyl-p-cresyl acetate; Acetic acid, (2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenyl) ester; Cresyl acetate, tert-butyl-; 6950-09-0; 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresyl acetate
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Quality Control

Our production of Acetic Acid 2-tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Ester adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed against rigorous in-house specifications using advanced techniques like GC and HPLC. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The container must be kept tightly closed to prevent moisture absorption and volatilization.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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