Description

4-Benzyloxy-2,3-Dimethyl-Butan-2-Ol is a specialty organic compound featuring a benzyl-protected alcohol group on a branched butane backbone. This structure makes it a valuable chiral intermediate and protecting group reagent in sophisticated organic synthesis. It is primarily utilized by research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for drugs targeting the central nervous system.
• Asymmetric Synthesis: Used as a precursor or auxiliary in catalytic asymmetric reactions to introduce stereogenic centers with high enantiomeric purity.
• Protecting Group Chemistry: The benzyloxy group acts as a protective moiety for alcohols during multi-step synthetic sequences, which can be selectively removed under specific conditions.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the research and preparation of novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts for use in enantioselective transformations.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the manufacture of high-value agrochemicals, flavors, and fragrances that require specific stereochemistry.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A critical reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry laboratories and for scaling up novel synthetic routes.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Benzyloxy-2,3-Dimethyl-Butan-2-Ol
CAS No.	93748-46-0
Molecular Formula	C13H20O2
Molecular Weight	208.30 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Dimethyl-4-(phenylmethoxy)-2-butanol; 4-(Benzyloxy)-2,3-dimethyl-2-butanol; 2-Butanol, 4-(benzyloxy)-2,3-dimethyl-; 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butanol, 4-(benzyloxy)-; 4-Benzyloxy-2,3-dimethylbutan-2-ol
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 4-Benzyloxy-2,3-Dimethyl-Butan-2-Ol adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, essential for sensitive synthetic applications. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR for identity confirmation, purity assessment, and enantiomeric excess determination. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

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 strong acids and incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Purity (Chiral HPLC)	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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