M-Tert-butylbenzoic acid

• CAT Number: M197948
• CAS Number: 7498-54-6
• Molecular Formula: C11H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 178.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• IUPAC Name: 3-tert-butylbenzoic acid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H14O2/c1-11(2,3)9-6-4-5-8(7-9)10(12)13/h4-7H,1-3H3,(H,12,13)
• InChIKey: PWEJHEZAHNQSHP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC=CC(=C1)C(=O)O

M-Tert-butylbenzoic acid(CAT: M197948) is an aromatic carboxylic acid with a tert-butyl group attached to the meta position of the benzene ring. The tert-butyl group provides steric bulk, which can influence the compound’s reactivity and solubility. This compound is used in organic synthesis, particularly as an intermediate in the preparation of more complex molecules such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and polymers. Its bulky substituent can affect the electronic properties of the benzene ring, making it a useful reagent in various chemical transformations, including esterification and amidation reactions. Additionally, m-tert-butylbenzoic acid is often employed in the production of specialty chemicals due to its unique steric and electronic properties.