Description

3-(4-tert-Butoxyphenyl)Butyric Acid is a high-purity organic building block and intermediate of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals, where its specific aromatic and carboxylic acid functionality enables precise molecular construction. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting central nervous system and inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenolic ether structure.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Serves as a precursor for mesogenic compounds and electron-transport materials in display and lighting technologies.
• Polymer Modification: Acts as a monomer or chain modifier for introducing aromatic and carboxylic acid groups into specialty polymers to alter thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for constructing complex organic molecules via coupling reactions and further functional group transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds where specific substitution patterns are required.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	3-(4-tert-Butoxyphenyl)Butyric Acid
CAS No.	885266-61-5
Molecular Formula	C14H20O3
Molecular Weight	236.31 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(4-(tert-Butoxy)phenyl)butanoic acid; 4-(tert-Butoxy)-β-methylbenzenepropanoic Acid; 3-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethoxy)phenyl]butyric acid; 3-(p-tert-Butoxyphenyl)butyric acid; 3-(4-tert-Butyloxyphenyl)butanoic acid; 885266-61-5; tert-Butyl 4-(3-carboxybutyl)phenyl ether
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Quality Control

Our 3-(4-tert-Butoxyphenyl)Butyric Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and production. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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