2-tert-BUTYL-p-CRESOL

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
CAS NO. 2409-55-4

2-tert-BUTYL-P-CRESOL

EINECS NO. 219-314-6
FORMULA (CH3)3CC6H3(CH3)OH
MOL WT. 164.25
H.S. CODE 2907.19.1000
TOXICITY Oral Rat LD50: 2500mg/kg
SYNONYMS 2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol; 2-tert-Butyl-4-methyl-1-phenol;
2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol; o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol; 4-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-Terc.butyl-p-kresol; 2-t-Butyl-p-cresol; 4-Methyl-6-t-butylphenol; 1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butyl-4-methylbenzene;
SMILES C(c1c(ccc(c1)C)O)(C)(C)C

CLASSIFICATION

 

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PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE white crystal
MELTING POINT 50 - 52 C
BOILING POINT 244 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY

0.92 - 0.93

SOLUBILITY IN WATER Insoluble
pKa 11.72 (Dissociation Constant at 20 C)
log P 3.97 (Octanol-water)
HENRY LAW CONSTANT 1.50E-06 (atm-m3/mole at 25 C)
OH RATE CONSTANT 4.98E-11 (cm3/molecule-sec at 25 C Atmospheric )
AUTOIGNITION  
VAPOR DENSITY  
NFPA RATINGS  
FLASH POINT

100 C

STABILITY Stable under ordinary conditions. Hygroscopic.

APPLICATIONS

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PubChem Compound Summary - 2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol

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Because of the sterically hindered group, tert-butylphenolic compounds have an antioxidizing action and also act as UV stabilisers. 2-Tert-butyl-4-methylphenol is used as an intermediate for the preparation of antioxidants and UV stabilizers.

SALES SPECIFICATION

APPEARANCE

 white crystal
PURITY (G.C)

98.0% min

MELTING POINT 50 - 52 C
COLOR, APHA

100 max

TRANSPORTATION
PACKING 200kgs in drum
HAZARD CLASS 8 (Packing Group: III)
UN NO. 2430
SAFETY INFORMATION

HAZARD OVERVIEW

May cause allergic skin reaction. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). Causes burns by all exposure routes. Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, eyes, skin.

GHS

 
SIGNAL WORD Danger

PICTOGRAMS

HAZARD STATEMENTS

H314  Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS

P280  Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P305 + P351 + P338  IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310  Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

EC DIRECTIVES

 
HAZARD CODES

C Corrosive

RISK PHRASES

34  Causes burns.
37 Irritating to the respiratory system

SAFETY PHRASES

26  In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37/39  Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
45  In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
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