Description

1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is a substituted aromatic compound featuring a tert-butyl group and methoxy functionality, serving as a versatile intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its role in creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the development of specialty chemicals and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science sectors seeking to build sterically hindered, electron-rich aromatic systems.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring sterically hindered phenolic or anisole derivatives.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its substitution pattern imparts specific biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed cross-coupling and other organic transformations.
• Polymer and Material Science: Acts as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance polymers, resins, and advanced organic materials.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Utilized as a precursor for synthesizing specific musk or woody aroma chemicals due to its alkylated methoxybenzene structure.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component in the development of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene
CAS No.	67845-33-4
Molecular Formula	C13H20O
Molecular Weight	192.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methoxy-3,5-dimethyl-tert-butylbenzene; 2-tert-Butyl-4,6-dimethylanisole; 4,6-Dimethyl-2-(tert-butyl)anisole; 1-tert-Butyl-2-methoxy-3,5-dimethylbenzene; 3,5-Dimethyl-2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)anisole; 2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethyl-1-methoxybenzene; 2-tert-Butyl-4,6-dimethylphenyl methyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 1-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-Methoxy-3,5-Dimethylbenzene is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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