Description

tert-Butylbenzene is a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon characterized by a benzene ring substituted with a tertiary butyl group. This structure imparts valuable properties as a high-boiling, non-polar solvent and a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking reliable chemical building blocks and process solvents.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key starting material for the production of fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals.
• High-Boiling Solvent: Used in formulations, reactions, and purification processes requiring a stable, non-polar organic medium.
• Polymer & Resin Production: Acts as a chain transfer agent or solvent in the manufacture of plastics and synthetic resins.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Employed as an inert solvent or intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides and herbicides.
• Laboratory Research: Serves as a reagent and solvent in organic chemistry research and development.
• Fuel & Lubricant Additive Precursor: Used in the synthesis of compounds that improve fuel performance or lubricant properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	tert-Butylbenzene
CAS No.	98-06-6
Molecular Formula	C10H14
Molecular Weight	134.22 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-2-phenylpropane; (1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzene; TBB; PTBB; Phenyltrimethylmethane; Trimethylphenylmethane; Benzene, tert-butyl-; NSC 7394
EINECS	202-632-4

Quality Control

Our tert-Butylbenzene is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC and IR spectroscopy to confirm identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.490 - 1.492
Density (20°C)	0.865 - 0.870 g/mL
Boiling Point	~ 169 °C

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