Description

Ethyl 4-tert-Butyl-3-Nitrobenzoate is a high-purity organic ester derivative of nitrobenzoic acid, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate. Its value lies in its functionalized aromatic structure, which provides a versatile platform for constructing more complex molecules in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted benzoate ester moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent for constructing complex aromatic systems, performing nitro group reductions, or undergoing ester hydrolysis in multi-step synthetic routes.
• Dye & Pigment Precursor: Serves as an intermediate in the development of specialized dyes and organic pigments due to its nitro and ester functional groups.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Potential intermediate in the synthesis of organic electronic materials and liquid crystal compounds.
• Polymer Modifier: Can be used to introduce aromatic nitro groups into polymer chains for specialty polymer applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 4-tert-Butyl-3-Nitrobenzoate
CAS No.	92042-08-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₇NO₄
Molecular Weight	251.28 g/mol
Synonyms	Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-nitro-, ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-(tert-butyl)-3-nitrobenzoate; 3-Nitro-4-tert-butylbenzoic acid ethyl ester; 4-tert-Butyl-3-nitrobenzoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl p-tert-butyl-m-nitrobenzoate; NSC 403119
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 4-tert-Butyl-3-Nitrobenzoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for use as a pharmaceutical intermediate and in other critical synthetic applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly sealed to prevent contamination and moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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