Description

Ethyl 4-(4-T-Butylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyrate is a high-purity organic ester compound, serving as a versatile and critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its specific molecular structure, which features both a ketone and an ester functional group attached to a tert-butyl substituted aromatic ring, making it an ideal intermediate for creating complex molecules. This product is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries who require reliable, high-quality intermediates for scale-up and production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or possessing anti-inflammatory properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its aromatic ketone moiety.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing novel organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its rigid aromatic core and polar groups.
• Fine Chemical & Fragrance Intermediate: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex fragrance molecules and other high-value fine chemicals.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a functional monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers with enhanced thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new carbon-carbon bond formation reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-(4-T-Butylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyrate
CAS No.	75237-09-1
Molecular Formula	C16H22O3
Molecular Weight	262.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoate; 4-(4-tert-Butylphenyl)-4-oxobutanoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-(p-tert-Butylphenyl)-4-oxobutyrate; 4-Oxo-4-(4-tert-butylphenyl)butyric Acid Ethyl Ester; Butanoic acid, 4-(4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenyl)-4-oxo-, ethyl ester; Ethyl γ-Oxo-4-tert-butylbenzenebutanoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-(4-T-Butylphenyl)-4-Oxobutyrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications are provided for each batch to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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