4-tert-Butylphenyl Salicylate (CAS 87-18-3)

4-tert-Butylphenyl salicylate (4-TBS) belongs to the phenylsalicylate family of compounds, specifically as a phenyl salicylate derivative. It presents as a white crystalline solid. This compound exhibits solubility in organic solvents like ethanol, acetone, and ethyl acetate, while remaining insoluble in water. The applications of 4-TBS extend to various research and laboratory contexts. It serves as a reagent for the synthesis of organic compounds, a chromatographic stationary phase, and a substrate for enzyme assays. 4-tert-Butylphenyl salicylate functions as an electron-rich phenol, enabling reactions with other molecules to yield a range of products. These reactions are typically catalyzed by various acids, such as sulfuric acid, and the resulting products are contingent upon the specific reaction conditions. For instance, in the presence of sulfuric acid, 4-tert-Butylphenyl salicylate can undergo reactions with other molecules, leading to the formation of esters, ethers, and other related products.