tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether

Also known as: 1-(tert-butoxy)-4-methylbenzene, 1-methyl-4-[(2-methylpropan-2-yl)oxy]benzene, 4-tert-butoxytoluene, 4-tert-butyloxytoluene, tert-butyl p-tolyl ether, p-tert-butoxytoluene, 4-methylphenyl tert-butyl ether, Benzene, 1-(1,1-dimethylethoxy)-4-methyl-

tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether (CAS 15359-98-5) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C11H16O and a molecular weight of 164.24400 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 219.8ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 0.916g/cm3 and a flash point of 87.9ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 15359-98-5
Jingsj CID: J-27536-5
Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
Molecular Weight: 164.24400 g/mol
Category: Solvents
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point	219.8ºC at 760 mmHg
Density	0.916g/cm3
Flash Point	87.9ºC
Exact Mass	164.12000
PSA	9.23000
LogP	3.17230
Vapor Pressure	0.173mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.487

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2909309090
Summary	2909309090 other aromatic ethers and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether?

The CAS number of tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether is 15359-98-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether?

tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether has molecular formula C11H16O and molecular weight 164.24400 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether?

For tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether, Upstream Products: p-Cresol, Isobutylene, tert-butyl chloride; Downstream Products: 2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "tert-butyl 4-methylphenyl ether (CAS 15359-98-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-27536-5 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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