Basic information
- Name:
4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid
- CAS No.:
98-73-7
- Molecular Structure:

- Formula:
- C11H14O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 178.23
- Synonyms:
- 4-tert-butyl benzoic Acid(PTBBA);p-t-Butylbenzoic acid (PTBBA);P-Tert ¨Cbutylbenzoic Acid;P-tect-butylbenzoic acid;4-Tert-Butyl Benzois Acid(PTBBA);4-tert-butylbenzoic acid;ptbba;internal lubricant;Para-tert-butylbenzoic acid(PTBBA);Description of 4-Tert-Butylbenzoic Acid(PTBBA);P-tert-butyl Benzoic Acid;p-tert-Butylbenzoic acid calcium salt;Magnesium p-t-butylbenzoate;p-tert-Butyl benzoic acid, sodium salt;Benzoic acid, p-tert-butyl-, zinc salt;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, potassium salt;Kyselina p-terc.butylbenzoova [Czech];4-tert-butylbenzoate; zinc(+2) cation;barium(+2) cation; 4-tert-butylbenzoate;Calcium 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzoate;Aluminium 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzoate;Sodium p-tert-butylbenzoate;p-tert-Butyl benzoic acid, potassium salt;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, calcium salt;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, sodium salt;4-tert-butylbenzoate;Potassium p-tert-butylbenzoate;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, aluminum salt;p-t-Butylbenzoic acid, calcium salt;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, zinc salt;Zinc p-t-butylbenzoate;p-tert-Butylbenzoic acid, potassium salt;Calcium p-t-butylbenzoate;aluminum(+3) cation; 4-tert-butylbenzoate;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, barium salt;p-tert-Butylbenzoic acid;Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-, magnesium salt;4-(Dimethylethyl)benzoic acid, sodium salt;potassium 4-tert-butylbenzoate;Benzoic acid, 4-tert-butyl-;4-09-00-01884 (Beilstein Handbook Reference);Barium 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)benzoate;P-T-Butylbenzoic Acid;
- EINECS:
- 202-696-3
- Density:
- 1.056 g/cm3
- Melting Point:
- 162-165 °C(lit.)
- Boiling Point:
- 283.3 °C at 760 mmHg
- Flash Point:
- 134.9 °C
- Solubility:
- water: 0.07 g/L (20 oC)
- Appearance:
- white to slightly yellow flakes
- Hazard Symbols:
Xn,
N,
T- Risk Codes:
- 20/22-62-51/53-48/20/21/22-24
- Safety Description:
- 22-24/25-61-45-36/37/39-28A Details
- Transport Information:
- UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
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IUPAC Name: 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid
Molecular Formula: C11H14O2
Molecular Weight: 178.23 g/mol
SMILES: O=C(O)c1ccc(cc1)C(C)(C)C Copy
InChI: InChI=1/C11H14O2/c1-11(2,3)9-6-4-8(5-7-9)10(12)13/h4-7H,1-3H3,(H,12,13)
EINECS: 202-696-3
Classification Code: Reproductive Effect
Product Categories: Intermediates; Aromatic Carboxylic Acids, Amides, Anilides, Anhydrides & Salts; Organics; OPLAS; C11 to C12; Carbonyl Compounds; Carboxylic Acids
Index of Refraction: 1.523
Molar Refractivity: 51.57 cm3
Molar Volume: 168.6 cm3
Surface Tension: 37.5 dyne/cm
Density: 1.056 g/cm3
Flash Point: 134.9 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 55.16 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 283.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Water Solubility: 0.07 g/L (20 °C)
Melting Point: 162-165 °C(lit.)
Vapour Pressure of 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (CAS NO.98-73-7): 0.0015 mmHg at 25 °C
Toxicity Data With Reference
| Organism | Test Type | Route | Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mouse | LD50 | intraperitoneal | 242mg/kg (242mg/kg) | BRAIN AND COVERINGS: OTHER DEGENERATIVE CHANGES BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. |
| mouse | LD50 | oral | 568mg/kg (568mg/kg) | PERIPHERAL NERVE AND SENSATION: SPASTIC PARALYSIS WITH OR WITHOUT SENSORY CHANGE BEHAVIORAL: TREMOR BLOOD: HEMORRHAGE | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. |
| rabbit | LD50 | skin | > 900mg/kg (900mg/kg) | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. | |
| rat | LC50 | inhalation | > 1900mg/m3/4H (1900mg/m3) | United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances. Vol. 8EHQ-0382-0440S, | |
| rat | LD50 | intravenous | > 200mg/kg (200mg/kg) | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. | |
| rat | LD50 | oral | 473mg/kg (473mg/kg) | BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD BEHAVIORAL: ATAXIA LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. |
| rat | LD50 | skin | 300mg/kg (300mg/kg) | BG Chemie: Toxicological Evaluations, Five Potential Health Hazards of Existing Chemicals. Vol. 5, Pg. 29, 1993. |
Consensus Reports
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Experimental reproductive effects. An irritant. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Incompatible with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use foam, CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes:
Xn,
N,
T
Risk Statements: 20/22-62-51/53-48/20/21/22-24
R20/22:Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
R62:Risk of impaired fertility.
R51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R48:Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure.
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R24:Toxic in contact with skin.
Safety Statements: 22-24/25-61-45-36/37/39-28A
S22:Do not breathe dust.
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets.
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap-suds.
RIDADR: UN 2811 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: DG4708000
HazardClass: 6.1
PackingGroup of 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (CAS NO.98-73-7): III
Specification
4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid (CAS NO.98-73-7), its Synonyms are p-tert-Butylbenzoic acid ; Benzoic acid, 4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)- ; Benzoic acid, 4-tert-butyl- ; Benzoic acid, p-tert-butyl- ; Kyselina p-terc.butylbenzoova . It is white to slightly yellow flakes.

