4-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol

CAS: 2203-14-7

Ref. 3D-CAA20314

Product Information

• Name: 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol
• Synonyms: (5-tert-Butyl-2-hydroxy-1,3-phenylene)dimethanol, 1,3-Benzenedimethanol, 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-Hydroxy-, 2,6-Bis(Hydroxymethyl)-4-Tert-Butylphenol, 2,6-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-p-tert-butylphenol, 2,6-Dihydroxymethyl-4-tert-butylphenol, 2,6-Dimethylol-4-tert-butylphenol, 2,6-Dimethylol-p-tert-butylphenol, 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-dimethylolphenol, 5-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2-hydroxy-1,3-benzenedimethanol, Dml-Ptbp, m-Xylene-α,α′-diol, 5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-, p-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol

Description

4-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol is an organic compound that is used as a preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It is also used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in food, textiles, and packaging materials. 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol has been shown to have a low allergenicity potential in animals. This compound is used as a biocide for the sterilization of medical devices such as gloves and masks. 4-tert-Butyl-2,6-bis(hydroxymethyl)phenol has also been shown to be effective against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 210.27 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₂H₁₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%