4-tert-Butylcatechol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

4-tert-Butylcatechol is widely utilized as an inhibitor in polymerization of butadiene, styrene, vinyl acetate and other reactive monomers. It plays an important role in the synthesis of tungsten oxide nanoparticles by nonaqueous sol-gel process. It acts as a stabilizer in the manufacturing of polyurethane foam. It is employed as an antioxidant for synthetic rubber, polymers and oil derivatives. It is also utilized as a purification agent for aminoformate catalysts.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-tert-Butylcatechol is widely utilized as an inhibitor in polymerization of butadiene, styrene, vinyl acetate and other reactive monomers. It plays an important role in the synthesis of tungsten oxide nanoparticles by nonaqueous sol-gel process. It acts as a stabilizer in the manufacturing of polyurethane foam. It is employed as an antioxidant for synthetic rubber, polymers and oil derivatives. It is also utilized as a purification agent for aminoformate catalysts.

Solubility
Soluble in ether, acetone, alcohol, and methanol. Insoluble in water.

Notes
Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-29-3
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00002201
• InChI Key: XESZUVZBAMCAEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-tert-butylcatechol, p-tert-butylcatechol, 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol, p-tert-butyl catechol, 4-tert-butyl benzene-1,2-diol, 4-t-butylpyrocatechol, p-tert-butylpyrocatechol, 4-t-butylcatechol, 1,2-benzenediol, 4-1,1-dimethylethyl, 4-tert-butylcatechin
• PubChem CID: 7381
• IUPAC Name: 4-tert-butylbenzene-1,2-diol
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(O)C(O)=C1

• Melting Point: 53°C to 57°C
• Density: 1.049
• Boiling Point: 284°C to 286°C
• Flash Point: 151°C (303°F)
• Odor: Odorless
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2923
• Beilstein: 2043335
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in ether,acetone,alcohol,and methanol. Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 166.22
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-tert-Butylcatechol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 4-tert-Butylcatechol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Skin sensitiser Category 1

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 4-tert-Butyl catechol

RUO – Research Use Only