3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
- CAS NO.:1020-31-1
- Empirical Formula: C14H22O2
- Molecular Weight: 222.32
- MDL number: MFCD00008819
- EINECS: 213-816-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:24:02
What is 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol?
Chemical properties
white to pale brown solid
The Uses of 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.
Purification Methods
Recrystallise the catechol from pet ether. [ Ley & Müller Chem Ber 89 1402 1956, UV Flaig et al. Z Naturforschung 10b 668 1955.] Also purify it by crystallising three times from pentane [Funabiki et al. J Am Chem Soc 108 2921 1986].
Properties of 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
| Melting point: | 95-100 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling point: | 145 °C / 5mmHg |
| Density | 1.0200 (rough estimate) |
| refractive index | 1.4576 (estimate) |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature |
| form | Solid |
| pka | 10.04±0.15(Predicted) |
| color | White to pale brown |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble in water. |
| BRN | 1370212 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 1020-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 1,2-Benzenediol, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(1020-31-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2-Benzenediol, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)- (1020-31-1) |
Safety information for 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
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