1333-13-7

Basic information

• Product Name: tert-butyl-m-cresol
• Synonyms: p-t-Butyl-m-cresol; AI3-17283; Mono-tert-butyl-m-cresol; NSC 3856; NSC-3856; Phenol, (1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-methyl-; UNII-0462U14DUI; m-Cresol, tert-butyl-; m-Cresol, tert-butyl- (8CI); 4-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol; 2-tert-butyl-3-methylphenol
• CAS NO: 1333-13-7
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 164.2441
• EINECS: 215-579-7
• Mol File: 1333-13-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 234.9°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 104.6°C
• Density: 0.961g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0337mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.513
• CAS DataBase Reference: tert-butyl-m-cresol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: tert-butyl-m-cresol(1333-13-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: tert-butyl-m-cresol(1333-13-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1333-13-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

Tert-butyl-m-cresol is a chemical compound commonly used as an antioxidant in various industrial and commercial applications. It is a synthetic phenolic compound that is added to numerous products including lubricants, plastics, and adhesives to prevent oxidative breakdown and degradation. It is also used as a stabilizer in food packaging materials and as a corrosion inhibitor in the petroleum industry. Tert-butyl-m-cresol is known for its ability to inhibit the formation of free radicals and to extend the shelf life of products by protecting them from oxidation. It is considered to be relatively safe for use in these applications, although proper handling and storage practices should be followed to minimize potential risks to human health and the environment.