2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol
Agent Name
2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol
CAS Number
128-39-2
Formula
C14-H22-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 2,6-Bis(tert-butyl)phenol; 2,6-Di-t-butylphenol; AN 701; Ethanox 701; Ethyl 701; Ethyl AN 701; Hitec 4701; Isonox 103; Phenol, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-; Phenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-; [ChemIDplus] UN3077
Category
Phenols
Description
Light-straw colored solid; [Hawley] White solid; mp = 35-38 deg C; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as an intermediate and an antioxidant in aviation gasoline; [Hawley] Used as an intermediate for the production of higher molecular weight phenolic antioxidants; Also used as an oxidation inhibitor and stabilizer for fuel, oil, and gasoline; [eChemPortal: SIDSUNEP]
Comments
An eye irritant; [CAMEO] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.0073 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 118 deg C; [Hawley] The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s." VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: