Description

3-(tert-Butyl)-5-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional benzoic acid derivative characterized by its formyl and phenolic hydroxyl groups. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block for constructing complex molecular architectures. It is essential for R&D and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where precise chemical functionality is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in developing novel drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in catalytic systems and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functional modifier in the synthesis of high-performance polymers and resins.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the manufacture of complex organic dyes and functional pigments.
• Chemical Research (R&D): A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	3-(tert-Butyl)-5-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
CAS No.	882500-52-9
Molecular Formula	C12H14O4
Molecular Weight	222.24 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Hydroxy-3-tert-butyl-5-formylbenzoic Acid; 5-Formyl-4-hydroxy-3-(tert-butyl)benzoic Acid; 3-tert-Butyl-5-formyl-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 3-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-5-formyl-4-hydroxybenzoic Acid; 4-Hydroxy-3-(tert-butyl)-5-carboxybenzaldehyde; TBFHBA; 882500-52-9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(tert-Butyl)-5-Formyl-4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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