CAS 128-39-2 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol

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Catalog Number

ACM128392

CAS Number

128-39-2

Product Name

2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol

Structure

Category

Plastic Additives

Synonyms

2,6-Di-t-butylphenol

Description

26-Di-tert-butylphenol is an organic compound with the structural formula 2,6-((CH3)3C)2C6H3OH. This colorless solid alkylated phenol and its derivatives are used industrially as UV stabilizers and Antioxidants for hydrocarbon-based products ranging from petrochemicals to plastics. Illustrative of its usefulness, it prevents gumming in aviation fuels.

IUPAC Name

2,6-ditert-butylphenol

Molecular Weight

206.32

Molecular Formula

C14H22O

Canonical SMILES

CC(C)(C)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(C)(C)C)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C14H22O/c1-13(2,3)10-8-7-9-11(12(10)15)14(4,5)6/h7-9,15H,1-6H3

InChI Key

DKCPKDPYUFEZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Boiling Point

487 °F at 760 mm Hg (USCG, 1999);253.0 °C;253 °C;253 °C

Melting Point

35-38ºC

Flash Point

118ºC

Density

0.91

Solubility

1.21e-05 M;2.5 mg/l @ 25 °C;Soluble in alcohol and benzene, insoluble in water;Insoluble in water and alkali, soluble in acetone, benzene, carbontetrachloride, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether, and hydrocarbons.;Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25 °C: 0.04 (very poor)

Appearance

Clear to pale yellow semi soild

Application

2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol is a versatile white solid primarily used as an antioxidant in various applications, including fuels, lubricants, and polymers. It plays a critical role as an oxidation inhibitor and stabilizer, helping to enhance the stability and longevity of fuels, oils, and gasoline. In addition, its utility extends to the plastics and rubber industries, where it is used to improve the material's durability. Beyond these applications, 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol is a vital synthetic intermediate in producing high molecular weight phenolic antioxidants, which are some of the most efficient antioxidants available today. Furthermore, it also serves as a precursor for synthesizing 4,4'-dihydroxybiphenyl, showcasing its importance in both industrial and chemical synthesis processes.

Color/Form

Light straw, crystalline solid;Colorless solid

Complexity

184

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

Defined Atom Stereocenter Count

EC Number

204-884-0

Exact Mass

206.1670

Formal Charge

Hazard Class