Description

3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is a versatile aromatic alcohol derivative, serving as a crucial intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its sterically hindered phenolic structure makes it valuable for creating high-performance antioxidants, polymer stabilizers, and specialty fine chemicals. This compound is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer additive industries, where precise molecular architecture is required to impart specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly where steric hindrance is needed to modulate biological activity or metabolic stability.
• Polymer Additive Precursor: A key building block for manufacturing hindered phenol antioxidants and light stabilizers, which protect plastics and elastomers from thermal and oxidative degradation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators that require specific aromatic alcohol functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a versatile synthon for creating complex molecules used in fragrances, dyes, and other specialty chemical applications.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Utilized in the development of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds due to its stable aromatic core and modifiable hydroxyl group.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Serves as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck) for constructing complex biaryl structures.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzyl Alcohol
CAS No.	85204-28-0
Molecular Formula	C12H18O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	(3-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenyl)methanol; 1-(tert-Butyl)-3-(hydroxymethyl)-5-methylbenzene; 3-(tert-Butyl)-5-methylbenzenemethanol; 3-tert-Butyl-5-methylbenzylalcohol; m-tert-Butyl-m-methylbenzyl Alcohol; Benzenemethanol, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methyl-; 3-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenylmethanol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butyl-5-Methylbenzyl Alcohol is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production-grade requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, it is recommended to keep the container under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to maintain product integrity.

Specification

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

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