2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol

CAS: 2219-82-1

Ref. 3D-CAA21982

Product Information

• Name: 2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-6-methylphenol, 2-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol, 4-Hydroxy-3-methyl-5-tert-butylbenzol, 6-Tert-Butyl-2-Methylphenol, 6-Tert-Butyl-O-Cresol, NSC 78461, Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-6-methyl-, o-Cresol, 6-tert-butyl-
• CAS: 2219-82-1

Description

2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol is a chemical compound that is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of a number of other chemicals. It has been shown to be toxic to human liver cells and may contribute to environmental pollution. 2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol is a white, crystalline solid that melts at about 145 degrees Celsius. The solubility of this substance in water is low (about 1g/L) and it has a density of 0.964 g/mL at 20 degrees Celsius. This product can be prepared synthetically by reacting phenol with formaldehyde, hydrogen chloride, and methyl iodide. The structure of 2-tert-butyl-6-methylphenol contains two tertiary alkyl groups attached to the benzene ring with methyl groups on the second and third carbon atoms from the end of the chain. This product also reacts with lipoproteins in human blood samples and metal

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 164.25 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Purity: Min. 95%