6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylp… 23500-79-0

Name: 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-033016

About 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol, a metabolite or degradation product of Oxymetazoline registered under CAS number 23500-79-0. Its molecular formula is C13H19ClO and its molecular weight is 226.74 g/mol. Common synonyms include 6-tert-Butyl-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-xylenol and 6-tert-Butyl-3-chloromethyl-2,4-xylenol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Analytical teams use this compound to identify metabolites and degradants of Oxymetazoline, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. It is used across pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling

Industries

Related to Oxymetazoline

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol
Catalogue No.	VQ-033016
CAS Number	23500-79-0
IUPAC name	6-tert-butyl-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₃H₁₉ClO
Molecular weight	226.74 g/mol
Exact mass	226.1124
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	WODZSHMAILHEGD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1CCl)C)O)C(C)(C)C
PubChem CID	90131

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	Phenol, 3-(chloromethyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-, 3-(Chloromethyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-(chloromethyl)-6-tert-butylphenol, 6-tert-Butyl-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-xylenol, Phenol, 6-tert-butyl-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-, 6-tert-Butyl-3-chloromethyl-2,4-xylenol, 4-tert butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3-hydroxy benzyl chloride, 2,4-dimethyl-3-chloromethyl-6-t-butylphenol, 2,6-di-methyl-4-tert. butyl-3-hydroxybenzyl chloride, 4-tert.-butyl 3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylbenzyl chloride

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P363, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol is 23500-79-0. It is also known as Phenol, 3-(chloromethyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethyl-, 3-(Chloromethyl)-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol, 2,4-Dimethyl-3-(chloromethyl)-6-tert-butylphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol?

6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol has the molecular formula C13H19ClO and a molecular weight of 226.74 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 6-tert-butyl-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol.

What is 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol used for?

6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Oxymetazoline. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol can I order?

We supply 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol?

Yes. Every lot of 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-(tert-Butyl)-3-(chloromethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.