Specification
Description
2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol is a useful phenol for proteomics research
Synonyms
2,4-Xylenol, 6-tert-butyl-
6-t-Butyl-2,4-xylenol
2,4-dimethyl-6-t-butylphenol
Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-
IUPAC Name
2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol
Canonical SMILES
CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C(C)(C)C)O)C
Boiling Point
249.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Application
It is used as an antioxidant, e.g. to prevent gumming in fuels, and as an ultraviolet stabilizer. It is used in jet fuels, gasolines, and avgas.
Color
White to light yellow
Vapor Pressure
0.0±0.5 mmHg at 25°C