2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

CAS NO.：96-76-4
Empirical Formula: C14H22O
Molecular Weight: 206.32
MDL number: MFCD00008828
EINECS: 202-532-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-12 09:17:10

What is 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol?

Chemical properties

light yellow crystals

The Uses of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol is used to study its alkylation reaction with cinnamyl alcohol in the presence of Al-substituted disordered hexagonal molecular silica catalysts. It is a raw material for phosphite anti-oxidants. The antioxidants are primarily used in the manufacture of polyolefins. It is also used as an intermediate for the preparation of UV stabilizers and in manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and fragrances.

The Uses of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

A chemical constituent of volatile oils from Catunaregam spinosa fruits.

The Uses of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

Phenolic Phosphites, UV Stabilizer Intermediate

What are the applications of Application

2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol is used to study its alkylation reaction with cinnamyl alcohol in the presence of Al-substituted disordered hexagonal molecular silica catalysts

Definition

ChEBI: 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol is a member of the class of phenols carrying two tert-butyl substituents at positions 2 and 4. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite, an antioxidant and a marine metabolite. It is an alkylbenzene and a member of phenols.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 33, p. 5555, 1992 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61144-9

General Description

2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol is isolated from the dried body of Scolopendra and possess antioxidative activity.

Flammability and Explosibility

Non flammable

Properties of 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

Melting point:	53-56 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	265 °C(lit.)
Density	0.887
vapor pressure	1 mm Hg ( 84.5 °C)
refractive index	1.5080
Flash point:	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.
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 for 2,4-Di-tert-butylphenol

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Corrosion Corrosives GHS05 Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H318:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.