Description

3-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a substituted benzoic acid derivative that serves as a versatile synthetic intermediate and functional additive. This compound matters for its role in creating high-performance materials and fine chemicals where steric hindrance and phenolic functionality are required. Industries such as polymer manufacturing, agrochemicals, and specialty chemical synthesis need this building block for developing antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Application

• Polymer Additives: Acts as a key monomer or intermediate in the synthesis of high-performance antioxidants and light stabilizers for plastics and elastomers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the research and development of novel drug candidates, leveraging its phenolic and carboxylic acid groups for molecular design.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the manufacture of herbicides and plant growth regulators, where the tert-butyl group enhances biological activity and stability.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for synthesizing complex organic molecules, dyes, and pigments in specialty chemistry.
• Liquid Crystal Materials: Can be utilized in the development of advanced display materials due to its molecular structure and potential for mesogen formation.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Functions as an intermediate for UV-absorbing compounds and antioxidant agents in personal care formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	859034-02-9
Molecular Formula	C11H14O3
Molecular Weight	194.23 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-tert-butylbenzoic Acid; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-; 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid; 3-t-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-(tert-butyl)benzoic Acid; 3-(tert-Butyl)-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We implement strict in-process controls and final release testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request.

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 incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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	≤ 20 ppm

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