Description

5-tert-Butyl-1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene is a high-purity, substituted aromatic compound valued for its unique steric and electronic properties derived from its tert-butyl and methyl substituents. This chemical serves as a versatile and critical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and materials science. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel compounds with tailored performance characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its bulky substituents can influence metabolic stability and receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, contributing to enhanced efficacy and environmental profile.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create sophisticated ligands for catalytic systems used in asymmetric synthesis and polymerization.
• Specialty Polymer & Resin Production: Incorporated as a monomer or modifier to engineer polymers with specific thermal, mechanical, or solubility properties for high-performance applications.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Serves as a building block for charge-transport materials, organic semiconductors, and other components in OLEDs and photovoltaic devices.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Utilized in the research and development of novel aromatic compounds due to its stable, multi-substituted benzene core.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for method development, process chemistry, and exploring new reaction pathways in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-tert-Butyl-1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene
CAS No.	98-23-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₀
Molecular Weight	176.30 g/mol
Synonyms	1,2,3-Trimethyl-5-tert-butylbenzene; 5-tert-Butyl-1,2,3-trimethylbenzene; Pseudocumene, 5-tert-butyl-; 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,2,3-trimethylbenzene; 5-tert-Butylpseudocumene; tert-Butyltrimethylbenzene; 98-23-7; NSC 406908
EINECS	202-647-5

Quality Control

Our 5-tert-Butyl-1,2,3-Trimethylbenzene is produced under a stringent quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency meet the high standards required for synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided and available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain purity and prevent contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Related Substances (GC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Density (at 20°C)	0.88 - 0.92 g/mL
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.500 - 1.510

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