10176-13-3 | 4-(2-Chloroethyl)-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol

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Description

• Catalog Number: AA06840
• Chemical Name: 4-(2-Chloroethyl)-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol
• CAS Number: 10176-13-3
• Molecular Formula: C16H25ClO
• Molecular Weight: 268.8221
• SMILES: ClCCc1cc(c(c(c1)C(C)(C)C)O)C(C)(C)C

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4-(2-Chloroethyl)-2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol is a versatile compound used in chemical synthesis for its reactivity and functional properties. It serves as a key building block in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals. This compound is especially valued for its ability to introduce a chloroethyl group into various organic molecules, enabling the synthesis of complex structures with specific biological activities. Additionally, its unique sterically hindered structure, due to the presence of bulky tert-butyl groups, offers protection and stabilization to reactive intermediates during synthetic transformations, leading to higher yields and selectivity in the desired reactions. Its application in chemical synthesis extends to the creation of novel compounds with potential use in drug discovery, material science, and other fields requiring tailored molecular design.