Description

4-tert-Butyltoluene is a versatile aromatic hydrocarbon derivative, widely recognized as a key intermediate and solvent in high-value chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a tert-butyl group on the toluene ring, provides excellent solvency and stability, making it a critical component for producing advanced materials. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and specialty polymer industries seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A crucial building block in the synthesis of fine chemicals, UV absorbers, and liquid crystal materials.
• Agrochemical Production: Used in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides, where its structure acts as a core moiety.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the development of specific active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Solvent & Reaction Medium: An effective solvent for various organic reactions and recrystallization processes due to its favorable boiling point and solvency power.
• Polymer & Resin Industry: Employed in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and as a plasticizer intermediate.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Used as a precursor or a component in the synthesis of certain aromatic compounds.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in organic chemistry R&D for exploring new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-tert-Butyltoluene
CAS No.	98-51-1
Molecular Formula	C11H16
Molecular Weight	148.24 g/mol
Synonyms	1-tert-Butyl-4-methylbenzene; p-tert-Butyltoluene; PTBT; 4-Methyl-1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzene; Butyltoluene; Toluene, p-tert-butyl-; p-(tert-Butyl)toluene; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)toluene
EINECS	202-675-5

Quality Control

Our 4-tert-Butyltoluene is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and HPLC analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the demanding requirements of our industrial and R&D clients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.490 - 1.495

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