2-Bromo-4-tert-butylphenol

Ref. 3D-FB64424

Product Information

• Name: 2-Bromo-4-tert-butylphenol
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Bromo-4-tert-butylphenol is a brominated phenolic compound with a carboxylic acid group. It is used to produce esters, ethers, and polymers. 2-Bromo-4-tert-butylphenol has been shown to be an effective catalyst for the production of hydrochloric acid by hydrogen chloride gas. The process optimization of the synthesis of this compound has been achieved through substituting a chlorinated phenolic compound with a brominated phenolic compound. The substitution provides better solubility in organic solvents, which is important for the use in polymer synthesis. In addition, the substitution provides more efficient catalytic activity because the bromine atom is more electronegative than chlorine, which helps to optimize the reaction rate through transfer of electron density from carbon tetrachloride to hydrogen chloride.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 219.03 g/mol
• Formula: C₁₀H₃BrO
• Purity: Min. 95%