2-tert-Butyltoluene

Ref. 3D-BAA07492

Product Information

• Name: 2-tert-Butyltoluene
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Tert-butyltoluene is a synthetic, volatile chemical with the molecular formula of C8H12. It is used in the production of polycarboxylic acid and as an intermediate for other chemicals. 2-Tert-butyltoluene can be prepared by alkylation of toluene with acetyl chloride, which gives a mixture of alkylbenzenes, including 2-tert-butyltoluene. The reaction mechanism for this process includes an acid catalyst and the reaction time can be adjusted to produce more or less 2-tert-butyltoluene.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 148.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₆
• Purity: Min. 95%