Description

4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenoxy]-3-Methylphenylamine is a specialized aromatic amine derivative featuring a tert-butylphenoxy substituent. This compound serves as a crucial high-purity intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis, valued for its specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily required by R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced herbicides and plant growth regulators, leveraging its phenoxyamine structure.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or curing agent in the production of specialty polyimides, epoxy resins, and high-performance polymers.
• Dye & Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing complex organic dyes and pigments with enhanced lightfastness.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Employed in the research and production of electronic display components due to its rigid aromatic core.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: Useful as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Buchwald-Hartwig amination) for creating complex biaryl amines.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenoxy]-3-Methylphenylamine
CAS No.	946698-80-2
Molecular Formula	C17H21NO
Molecular Weight	255.36 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methyl-4-[4-(tert-butyl)phenoxy]aniline; 4-(4-tert-Butylphenoxy)-3-methylaniline; Benzenamine, 4-[4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenoxy]-3-methyl-; 4-(p-tert-Butylphenoxy)-3-methylphenylamine; 3-Methyl-4-(4-tert-butylphenoxy)benzenamine; 4-Amino-2-methyl-4'-(tert-butyl)diphenyl ether; BTPMA (common abbreviation)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-[4-(tert-Butyl)Phenoxy]-3-Methylphenylamine is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all specified parameters. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP and ISO 9001 principles to guarantee batch-to-batch consistency for critical R&D and scale-up processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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