Description

5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative that serves as a crucial synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique substitution pattern provides a versatile platform for constructing complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for applications ranging from novel drug synthesis to the development of advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered phenolic aldehyde moiety.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the preparation of complex ligands, catalysts, and specialty chemicals where its tert-butyl and methoxy groups direct further chemical transformations.
• Agrochemical Research: Intermediate in the development of new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Precursor for synthesizing monomers and polymers with specific optical or thermal properties, such as advanced resins and coatings.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized colorants and photostabilizers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	85943-68-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₆O₃
Molecular Weight	208.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxy-5-tert-butylsalicylaldehyde; 2-Hydroxy-3-methoxy-5-tert-butylbenzaldehyde; 5-(tert-Butyl)-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde; 5-tert-Butyl-3-methoxysalicylaldehyde; 5-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzenecarboxaldehyde; 5-tert-Butyl-3-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde; 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-tert-Butyl-2-Hydroxy-3-Methoxy-Benzaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of research and industrial applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting identity, purity, and impurity profiles as determined by validated methods including HPLC, GC, and NMR.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be amber glass or opaque to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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