Description

4-tert-Butyl-1-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene is a specialized aromatic nitro compound that serves as a valuable intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique substitution pattern, featuring both electron-donating and electron-withdrawing groups, makes it a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures. This chemical is primarily sought by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a substituted nitrobenzene scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of herbicides, pesticides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motif imparts specific biological activity.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for the production of azo dyes and other complex colorants, leveraging the reactivity of the nitro and alkyl groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions, reduction to amines, and other transformations to create more complex, functionalized aromatic compounds.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyl-1-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene
CAS No.	62559-08-4
Molecular Formula	C11H15NO2
Molecular Weight	193.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-4-tert-butyltoluene; 1-Methyl-4-tert-butyl-2-nitrobenzene; 4-tert-Butyl-2-nitrotoluene; 2-Nitro-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)toluene; p-tert-Butyl-o-nitrotoluene; 4-(tert-Butyl)-2-nitrotoluene; 2-Methyl-5-tert-butylnitrobenzene
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyl-1-Methyl-2-Nitrobenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by FT-IR and GC-MS, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

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, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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