Molekula
4-tert-Butylphenol
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4-tert-Butylphenol is a phenolic compound used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants, UV stabilizers, and specialty polymers. It appears as a white to pale yellow crystalline solid. CAS: 98-54-4, Molecular Formula: C10H14O, Molecular Weight: 150.22 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal Word: Danger. Molekula supplies 4-tert-Butylphenol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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500 g — £30.90 per pack ex VAT · £37.08 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white or light yellow |
| Melting Point | 97 - 101°C |
| Assay | ≥ 99% |
| Pentanoyl phenol | ≤ 0.1% |
| o-Tert-butylphenol | ≤ 0.1% |
| 2,4-ditertbutylphenol | ≤ 0.2% |
| 2,6-Di-tert-Butylphenol | ≤ 0.1% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 113 °C |
| Transport Class | 9 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Acidity | Acid |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White crystals |
| Odour | Distinctive odor |
| Melting Point | 98 °C |
| Boiling Point | 237 °C |
| Density | 0.908 g/cm³ at 80 °C |
| Water Solubility | 580 mg/L at 25 °C |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform, alkalis |
| Vapour Pressure | 30 Pa at 50 °C |
| Refractive Index | 1.4787 |
| pKa | pKa = 10.16 |
| log P (octanol/water) | 3.31 |
Source: PubChem CID 7393 (HSDB, ICSC)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 13825313 |
| CAS Number | 98-54-4 |
| IUPAC Name | 4-tert-butylphenol |
| EC Number | 202-679-0 |
| Molecular Formula | (CH3)3CC6H4OH |
| Molecular Weight | 150.22 |
| Exact Mass | 150.1045 |
| SMILES | CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)O |
| InChIKey | QHPQWRBYOIRBIT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C10H14O/c1-10(2,3)8-4-6-9(11)7-5-8/h4-7,11H,1-3H3 |
| PubChem CID | 7393 |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 2907.19.80.00 |
| Tariff Code | 2907199090 |
Safety & GHS
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Corrosive
GHS05
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Serious Health Hazard
GHS08
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Hazardous to the Environment
GHS09
Hazard statements
- EUH430 May cause endocrine disruption in the environment
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H318 Causes serious eye damage
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H361f Suspected of damaging fertility.
- H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P273 Avoid release to the environment
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with soap and water
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Synonyms
- 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol
- 4-t-Butylphenol
- Butylphen
- p-t-Butyl phenol
- p-terc.Butylfenol
- p-tert-Butylphenol
- Phenol, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
- Phenol, p-tert-butyl-
- PTBP
- Ucar butylphenol 4-T
Frequently asked questions
What is 4-tert-Butylphenol used for?
It is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of antioxidants and UV stabilizers for polymers and resins.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 4-tert-Butylphenol?
The formula is (CH3)3CC6H4OH with a molecular weight of 150.22 g/mol.
How should 4-tert-Butylphenol be stored?
It should be stored at ambient temperature, away from moisture and incompatible materials.
What grade is available for 4-tert-Butylphenol?
Available in technical grade; custom purity levels may be requested.
Can Molekula supply 4-tert-Butylphenol in bulk?
Yes, bulk quantities are available upon request; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with an order of 4-tert-Butylphenol?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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