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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol is used as an antioxidant for cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, rubber, oils and fats. It is used as a fuel additive in the petroleum industry and also used in hydraulic fluids, turbine and gear oils and jet fuels. It acts as a stabilizer in diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran and other laboratory chemicals to prevent peroxide formation. It is effectively involved as a polymerization inhibitor in the process of oxidation of allyl alcohol to glycerine. It is utilized in the synthesis of organoaluminum compound, methylaluminum bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-alkylphenoxide.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol is used as an antioxidant for cosmetics, vitamins, pharmaceuticals, rubber, oils and fats. It is used as a fuel additive in the petroleum industry and also used in hydraulic fluids, turbine and gear oils and jet fuels. It acts as a stabilizer in diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran and other laboratory chemicals to prevent peroxide formation. It is effectively involved as a polymerization inhibitor in the process of oxidation of allyl alcohol to glycerine. It is utilized in the synthesis of organoaluminum compound, methylaluminum bis(2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-alkylphenoxide.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, toluene, isopropanol, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone, benzene, petroleum ether and ethanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Light-sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, bases, brass, copper and copper alloys.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 128-37-0
Molecular Formula C15H24O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 220.356
MDL Number MFCD00011644
InChI Key NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, butylated hydroxytoluene, butylhydroxytoluene, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, 2,6-di-t-butyl-4-methylphenol, ionol, dbpc, dibunol, stavox, bht
PubChem CID 31404
ChEBI CHEBI:34247
IUPAC Name 2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol
SMILES CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C(C)(C)C)O)C(C)(C)C

Specifications

Melting Point 69°C to 72°C
Density 1.048
Boiling Point 264°C to 265°C
Flash Point 127°C (260°F)
Odor Mild
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN3077
Beilstein 1911640
Merck Index 14,1548
Solubility Information Soluble in methanol,toluene,isopropanol,methyl ethyl ketone,acetone,benzene,petroleum ether and ethanol. Insoluble in water.
Formula Weight 220.36
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-kresol
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
  • ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
 Hazard Statement
  • H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P273-Avoid release to the environment.
  • P391-Collect spillage.
  • P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-kresol

RUO – Research Use Only

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