2,4-di-tert-butylphenol CAS#96-76-4
Versatile Chemical Intermediate: 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol serves as an important intermediate for a wide range of fine chemical products.
Key Component for Antioxidants: It is primarily used in the production of co-antioxidant 168 and other antioxidant compounds.
Broad Polymer Applications: The compound is used in the synthesis of materials such as polyisobutylene, polyamide, and polycarbonate.
Wide Functional Applications: It is also utilized in the production of UV absorbers, light stabilizers, dyes, textile auxiliaries, synthetic fragrances, and various additives.
Product Description of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol CAS#96-76-4
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol is a compound naturally found in plants and serves as an important intermediate in the production of fine chemicals. It is primarily used in the manufacture of co-antioxidant 168 and is also involved in the synthesis of polymers such as polyisobutylene, polyamide, and polycarbonate. In addition, it can be used to produce antioxidants (e.g., 300, 314), ultraviolet absorbers, light stabilizer 120, dyes, textile auxiliaries, and 2402 resin. Furthermore, it finds applications in synthetic fragrances, activator 460, initiator TBCP, pesticide emulsifiers, and various additive formulations.
2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 53-56 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point | 265 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.887 |
| Vapor pressure | 1 mm Hg ( 84.5 °C) |
| Refractive index | 1.508 |
| Fp | 239 °F |
| Storage temp. | Store below +30°C. |
| Solubility | water: soluble0.033g/L at 25°C |
| Form | Crystalline Solid |
| Pka | 11.56±0.18(Predicted) |
| Color | White to yellow |
| PH | 4.5 (H2O, 20℃)(saturated aqueous solution) |
| Water Solubility | practically insoluble |
| BRN | 1910383 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with acid chlorides, oxidizing agents, acid anhydrides, copper, copper alloys, bases, brass. |
| InChIKey | ICKWICRCANNIBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| LogP | 4.8 at 23℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 96-76-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | Phenol, 2,4-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(96-76-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol (96-76-4) |
Safety Information
| Hazard Codes | Xi,N,Xn,T,F |
| Risk Statements | 36/37/38-50/53-43-36/38-22-51/53-41-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-11-52/53 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37-61-37/39-29-24-45-36/37/39-60 |
| RIDADR | UN 2430 8/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | SK8260000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HazardClass | 9 |
| PackingGroup | III |
| HS Code | 29071900 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 96-76-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Product Application of 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol CAS#96-76-4
It can be used as an intermediate for antioxidants, stabilizers, and ultraviolet absorbers. It is used as an antioxidant and ultraviolet absorber, and is an important intermediate for various light stabilizers and antioxidants. Applications include antioxidant 168, antioxidant P-EPQ, light stabilizer 120, UV-327, UV-320 ultraviolet absorbers, reclaimed rubber activators, etc. It has the potential to synthesize intermediates and plasticizers, and is used as a main raw material for the preparation of phosphite antioxidants.
