4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol

CAS: 1139-52-2

Ref. 3D-FB64421

Product Information

• Name: 4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol is a chemical compound. It is a yellow solid with an optical rotation of +42.8° (c=0.5, methanol). The molecular weight is 270.4 g/mol and the density is 1.06 g/cm3. The chemical formula is C11H14Br2O4. This compound can be prepared from 2,6-di-tert-butylbenzaldehyde by reaction with bromine in the presence of alkali or from 4,4′-biphenol by reaction with bromine in the presence of sodium hydroxide in ethanol. The compound exists as two enantiomers: R-(+)-4-Bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol and S-(-)4-Bromo-2,6,-di tert butylphenol. Optical activity

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 285.22 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₄H₂₁BrO
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Powder