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8.22021

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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol

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Synonym(s):

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C15H24O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
220.35
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352104
EC Index Number:
204-881-4

vapor pressure

0.02 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

crystals

autoignition temp.

345 °C

potency

>2000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

bp

265 °C/1013 hPa

mp

69-70 °C

transition temp

flash point 127 °C

density

1.05 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

450 kg/m3

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C15H24O/c1-10-8-11(14(2,3)4)13(16)12(9-10)15(5,6)7/h8-9,16H,1-7H3

InChI key

NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • In silico, in vitro, in vivo Evaluation of Antioxidant Activity and Toxic Effects of Phosphorus-Containing Derivatives of 2, 6-Di-tert-Butylphenol: This study explores the antioxidant activities and potential toxicity of novel phosphorus-containing derivatives of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, providing valuable insights for drug discovery applications (MA Polovinkina et al., 2019).
  • Voltammetric Determination of Nitro Derivative of Synthetic Antioxidant 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl-phenol: This paper presents a method for determining the nitro derivative of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, highlighting its relevance in quality control in manufacturing processes (J Chýlková et al., 2016).
  • Facile synthesis of 2, 6-di-tert-butylphenol modified polystyrene and its antioxidative properties as the heterogeneous antioxidant: Discusses the synthesis of a modified polystyrene incorporating 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol to enhance its antioxidative properties, which is critical for applications in material science (Y Fu et al., 2023).
  • A theoretical determination of the composition of by-products obtained in the production of butylated hydroxytoluene from 2, 6-di-tert-butylphenol: This research offers a theoretical analysis of by-products formed during the synthesis of butylated hydroxytoluene, which is important for optimizing industrial chemical processes (RR Syrlybaeva et al., 2015).
  • Anti-inflammatory activity of the artificial antioxidants 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol (BHA), 2, 6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT) and 2, 4, 6-tri-tert-butylphenol (TBP): Evaluates the anti-inflammatory effects of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol and related compounds, which could inform their therapeutic uses (Y Murakami et al., 2015).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 69 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 72 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

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Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

260.6 °F - open cup

Flash Point(C)

127 °C - open cup


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