4-tert-Butylanisole

CAS: 5396-38-3

Ref. 3D-FAA39638

Product Information

• Name: 4-tert-Butylanisole
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-tert-Butylanisole is an amide that has been shown to undergo conformational changes upon irradiation with light. The photochemical cleavage of the amide bond occurs with a quantum yield of 0.4 and produces a diphenyl ether and an acetonitrile derivative. This reaction mechanism has been proposed in order to explain the formation of a nitro group in the molecule, which is responsible for its labile nature. Labile molecules are those that can easily undergo decomposition or change their structure due to external influences, such as heat or light. 4-tert-Butylanisole also undergoes reductive elimination reactions when treated with ethyl bromoacetate, which leads to the formation of labile products as well.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%