3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Name: 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-034026

About 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, a metabolite or degradation product of Benzoic acid registered under CAS number 66737-88-0. With the molecular formula C11H14O3, it has a molar mass of 194.23 g/mol. It is also known as 4-hydroxy-3-tert.butyl benzoic acid.

The product is provided as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. 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 Benzoic acid, to validate stability-indicating methods (AMV) and to support QC and regulatory filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Available in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Metabolite identification
Stability-indicating methods
Impurity profiling
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Benzoic acid

View every impurity, metabolite and intermediate we list for Benzoic acid.

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Catalogue No.	VQ-034026
CAS Number	66737-88-0
IUPAC name	3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₄O₃
Molecular weight	194.23 g/mol
Exact mass	194.0943
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	PVFDJRIEGYDIEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)C(=O)O)O
PubChem CID	14401510

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	2.7
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 3
TPSA	57.5 Å²

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid?

The CAS Registry Number of 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is 66737-88-0. It is also known as Benzoic acid, 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxy-, 4-hydroxy-3-tert.butyl benzoic acid, 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid, AldrichCPR.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid?

3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid has the molecular formula C11H14O3 and a molecular weight of 194.23 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid.

What is 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid used for?

3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Benzoic acid. 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 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid can I order?

We supply 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 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 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid?

Yes. Every lot of 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 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 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid be shipped internationally?

Yes. 3-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxybenzoic acid 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.