Description

tert-Butyl 3-(4-Methylpheneoxy) Benzoate is a specialized organic ester compound valued for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring a tert-butyl ester group and a phenoxy linkage, makes it a key precursor for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific steric and electronic properties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where its structural motif can enhance biological activity.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Acts as a precursor or modifying agent in the production of specialty chemicals for electronic displays and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains, altering characteristics like solubility, thermal stability, or reactivity.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for constructing complex aromatic ethers and esters.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals where precise molecular architecture is required.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butyl 3-(4-Methylpheneoxy) Benzoate
CAS No.	885518-21-8
Molecular Formula	C18H20O3
Molecular Weight	284.35 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(p-Tolyloxy)benzoic acid tert-butyl ester; tert-Butyl 3-(p-tolyloxy)benzoate; Benzoic acid, 3-[(4-methylphenyl)oxy]-, 1,1-dimethylethyl ester; 1,1-Dimethylethyl 3-[(4-methylphenyl)oxy]benzoate; 3-(4-Methylphenoxy)benzoic acid tert-butyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our tert-Butyl 3-(4-Methylpheneoxy) Benzoate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods (NMR, IR). We provide a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, ensuring traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.