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2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol, 98%
Description
Widely used as antioxidant in fuels, lubricants and polymers. Employed as a synthetic intermediate for the production of higher molecular weight phenolic antioxidants. Used as an oxidation inhibitor and stabilizer (e.g. for fuel, oil and gasoline) and also used in plastics and rubber. Also applied as an intermediate and an antioxidant in aviation gasoline.
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.
Widely used as antioxidant in fuels, lubricants and polymers. Employed as a synthetic intermediate for the production of higher molecular weight phenolic antioxidants. Used as an oxidation inhibitor and stabilizer (e.g. for fuel, oil and gasoline) and also used in plastics and rubber. Also applied as an intermediate and an antioxidant in aviation gasoline.
Solubility
Soluble in water at 20°C 0.003g/L. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep the container tightly closed and place it in a cool, dry and well ventilated condition.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 34°C to 39°C |
| Density | 0.914 |
| Boiling Point | 252°C to 253°C |
| Flash Point | 120°C (248°F) |
| Odor | Phenol-like |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| Beilstein | 1841887 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water at 20°C 0.003g/L. Solubility in methanol is almost transparent. |
| Formula Weight | 206.33 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol
RUO – Research Use Only
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