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Methyl 4 tert butyl benzoate (CAS Number 26537-19-9) is a clear colourless liquid. Its chemical formula is C12H16O2 and its molecular weight of 192.25 g/mol. It is produced by esterification of p-tert butyl benzoic acid. Its boiling point is 122° C. Methyl 4 tertiary Butyl Benzoate is very useful in the personal care industry.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Chemical Name: | Methyl 4-tert-Butylbenzoate |
| Form: | Liquid |
| Molecular Formula: | C12H16O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 192.25 g/mol |
| Colour: | Colourless |
| Appearance: | Clear |
| CAS Number: | 26537-19-9 |
| EC Number: | 247-768-5 |
| Boiling Point: | 122° C |
| Density: | 0.995 g/mL |
| Specific Gravity: | 1.00800 to 1.01200 @ 20.00 °C |
| Flash Point: | > 230.00 °F. TCC ( > 113.00 °C. ) |
| Refractive Index: | n20/D 1.51 (lit.) |
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether and other organic solvents.
Synonyms: Methyl p-tert-butylbenzoate, 26537-19-9, Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, methyl ester, methyl 4-(tert-butyl)benzoate.
How Is it Manufactured?
Methyl 4 tertiary butyl benzoate is synthesized by different methods. It can be produced by the oxidation of a liquid phase solvent like acetic acid. Another method is high-temperature gas-phase oxidation. Here, p-tert-butyl toluene is oxidized at a high temperature in the presence of a catalyst to yield Methyl 4 tert butyl benzoate. It can also be synthesized from p-tert-butyl toluene using nitric acid.
Industry Applications
Summary
Vinati Organics is one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of methyl 4 tert butyl benzoate. We produce speciality chemicals and organic intermediates of the highest purity and quality. We have been in this industry for more than 3 decades and supply our pure methyl 4 tertiary butyl benzoate to pharmaceutical, cosmetic and personal care industries in domestic and international markets. Vinati has a presence in 35+ countries across the US, Europe and Asia. We believe in green manufacturing practices, therefore, our 2 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants in India produce environment-friendly speciality chemicals with minimum impact on climate.