Octyl Phenol

Name:
Octyl Phenol
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	diisobutyl phenol
M Formula:	C8H17C6H4OH
Properties:
White flakes. Mp 72–74C, d 0.89 (90C), bp 280–302C, hydroxyl coefficient 259–275. Insoluble in hot and cold water; limited solubility in alkalies; soluble in 1:1 mixture of methanol and 50% aqueous potassium hydroxide, also in alcohol, acetone, fixed oils. Combustible.
Derivation:
(p-tert-isomer) Catalytic alkylation of phenol with olefins.
Use:
Nonionic surfactants, plasticizers, antioxidants, fuel oil stabilizer, intermediate for resins, fungicides, bactericides, dyestuffs, adhesives, rubber chemicals.