Description

tert-Butyl Cyclobutanecarboxylate is a versatile organic ester building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in the unique steric and electronic properties imparted by the tert-butyl ester group, which is crucial for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications such as intermediate synthesis and medicinal chemistry.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key protected carboxylic acid synthon in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, leveraging the tert-butyl group as a protecting group that can be cleaved under mild acidic conditions.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or precursor in the development of specialized polymers and advanced materials.
• Flavor and Fragrance Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of ester-based compounds for specialty aroma chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl Cyclobutanecarboxylate
CAS No.	87661-19-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Cyclobutanecarboxylic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl cyclobutanecarboxylate; Cyclobutanecarboxylic acid, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl cyclobutanecarboxylate; t-Butyl cyclobutanecarboxylate; TBCC; Butyl cyclobutanecarboxylate (tert-)
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Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl Cyclobutanecarboxylate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for fine chemical intermediates. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 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.