Name: 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (PTBBA)
CAS: 98-73-7
Assay: ≥99%
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Capacity: 3000mt/year
MOQ: 1kg
Application: Organic intermediate
Standard: Enterprise export
Manufacturer: Jinan Finer Chemical Co., Ltd
Synonyms: p-t-butylbenzoic acid
p-tert-butylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23
CAS Registry Number: 98-73-7
EINECS: 202-696-3
Melting point: 164-167 ºC
Flash point: 180 ºC
Water solubility: 0.07 g/L (20 ºC)
Detailed application:
PTBBA is an important organic synthesis intermediate. It is used as modifier to produce alkyd resin; used as cutting oil, lubricating oil additives for polypropylene; nucleating agent; and also is used as a food preservative agent; polyester polymerization stabilizer; its barium salt, sodium salt, zinc salt used for polyethylene.
PTBBA can also be used for oral drug additives, the automotive deodorant the outer membrane, preservatives, additives, alloy nucleating agents for polypropylene, PVC heat stabilizer, metal cutting fluid, antioxidant, alkyd resin modifier, flux, dye and novel sunscreen.
PTBBA also is used in the production of p-tert-butyl benzoic acid methyl ester, widely used in chemical synthesis, cosmetics, perfume and other industries.