2,5-Di-t-pentylhydroquinone
Agent Name
2,5-Di-t-pentylhydroquinone
CAS Number
79-74-3
Formula
C16-H26-O2
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Diamylhydroquinone; 1,4-Benzenediol, 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-; 2,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-1,4-benzenediol; 2,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)hydroquinone; 2,5-Di-t-amylhydroquinone; 2,5-Di-tert-amylbenzene-1,4-diol; 2,5-Di-tert-amylhydroquinone; 2,5-Di-tert-pentylbenzene-1,4-diol; 2,5-Di-tert-pentylhydroquinone; Antage DAH; DAHQ; Hydroquinone, 2,5-di-t-pentyl-; Hydroquinone, 2,5-di-tert-amyl-; Hydroquinone, 2,5-di-tert-pentyl-; Santovar A; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Phenols
Description
Beige solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
Used as an antioxidant for uncured rubber and unsaturated resins and oils; in food packaging; as a polymerization inhibitor; and as a staining protector in rubber; [HSDB]
Comments
Reproductive effector; Causes liver injury (abnormal liver function tests) and weight loss in feeding studies; [RTECS] Emergency treatment: see "Hydroquinone" and "Quinone." [HSDB] An irritant; May cause skin burns and damage to lungs; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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