Chemical Overview
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol is butylated hydroxytoluene is a white crystalline solid.. Common uses include plating agent; Heat transferring agent; Antioxidant; Processing aids not otherwise specified; UV stabilizer; Surfactant (surface active agent); Lubricating agent; Polymerization promoter; Dispersing agent; Defoamer; Heat stabilizer; Stabilizing agent; Preservative; Soil amendments (fertilizers); Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Fragrance Heat transferring agent; Antioxidant; Plating agent; UV stabilizer.
Chemical Identity
CAS No.: 128-37-0
Molecular formula: C15H24O
Molecular weight: 220.35
IUPAC name: 2,6-ditert-butyl-4-methylphenol
PubChem CID: 31404
Physical Properties
Appearance / physical description: Butylated hydroxytoluene is a white crystalline solid..
Density: 1.048 at 68 °F (NTP, 1992) – Denser than water; will sink; CID-962.
Melting point: 156 to 160 °F (NTP, 1992).
Boiling point: 509 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992).
Common Uses
Plating agent; Heat transferring agent; Antioxidant; Processing aids not otherwise specified; UV stabilizer; Surfactant (surface active agent); Lubricating agent; Polymerization promoter; Dispersing agent; Defoamer; Heat stabilizer; Stabilizing agent; Preservative; Soil amendments (fertilizers); Not Known or Reasonably Ascertainable; Fragrance Heat transferring agent; Antioxidant; Plating agent; UV stabilizer.
Safety and Handling
Hazards: Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 4.6% (306 of 6619) of reports..
Storage: Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases..
Structure References
InChIKey: NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Supply Note
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