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2-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenol

  • CAS No. 88-60-8

  • Cat. No. CS-0037719
  • Molecule weight164.25
  • Purity≥96%
  • MDL No.MFCD00002308

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2-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenol|CS-0037719

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General Information

  • CAS No. 88-60-8
  • Cat. No. CS-0037719
  • Purity ≥96%
  • MDL No. MFCD00002308
  • Storage Store at room temperature
  • Shipping Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
  • Molecular Formula C₁₁H₁₆O
  • Molecular Weight 164.25
  • Synonym(s) 6-Tert-Butyl-m-Cresol
  • SMILES OC1=CC(=CC=C1C(C)(C)C)C

Description

2-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenol features a sterically hindered phenolic core that enhances oxidative stability, making it effective as a primary antioxidant in polymers and lubricants. The ortho-tert-butyl group provides exceptional resistance to degradation under thermal stress, while the para-methyl substituent optimizes solubility in organic matrices. This combination delivers long-term protection against autoxidation without compromising material clarity.

Application

2-tert-Butyl-5-methylphenol serves as a stable, bench-friendly phenolic antioxidant and synthetic building block. Its electron-donating alkyl substituents enhance resistance to oxidation while enabling selective functionalization at the aromatic ring. The molecule functions effectively in coupling reactions and heterocycle construction, offering predictable reactivity with minimal side-product formation. Its crystalline form facilitates straightforward isolation and purification, making it well-suited for scale-up in industrial synthesis.

Synthesis

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    References

    • Narayana, Chatla; Padmanabhan, Seetharamaiyer; Kabalka, George W. Tetrahedron Letters, 1990 , vol. 31, # 48 p. 6977 - 6978
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    References

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    References

    • Angewandte Chemie, , vol. 69, p. 699,700

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GHS Pictogram :
GHS No : GHS05
Signal Word : Danger
UN#: 2430
Class : 8
Packing Group : Ⅲ
Hazard Statements : H302-H315-H319-H335
Precautionary Statements : P261-P264-P270-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P330-P362+P364-P405-P501

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Computational Chemistry Data

  • TPSA   20.23
  • LogP   2.99812
  • H_Acceptors   1
  • H_Donors   1
  • Rotatable_Bonds   0

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