4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid methyl ester

CAS: 26537-19-9

Ref. 3D-FB54916

Product Information

• Name: 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: p-tert-Butyl benzoic acid methyl ester, 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)benzoic acid methyl ester, Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, methyl ester, Benzoic acid, p-tert-butyl-, methyl ester, Methyl 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzoate, Methyl 4-Tert-Buthylbenzoate, Methyl 4-tertbutylbenzoate, Methyl p-tert-butylbenzoate, NSC 122690, p-tert-Butylbenzoic acid methyl ester
• CAS: 26537-19-9

Description

4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid methyl ester is an industrial chemical that is used as a solvent for paints, lacquers, and varnishes. It has a high viscosity, soluble in water and organic solvents, and can be used as a reaction medium or a catalyst. 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid methyl ester can also be used as an intermediate in the synthesis of 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzoic acid. This product is produced by refluxing 4-tert-butylbenzoic acid with ethylene diamine and water in the presence of dilute acids. The experimental solubility data for this product are given at 25°C and 1 atm pressure. This product is also susceptible to oxidation by air or light.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 192.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₆O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C12H16O2/c1-12(2,3)10-7-5-9(6-8-10)11(13)14-4/h5-8H,1-4H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=UPIJOAFHOIWPLT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(C(C)(C)C)cc1