160462-48-6

Basic information

• Product Name: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)- (9CI)
• Synonyms: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)- (9CI);4-(hydroxymethyl)-2-isopropylphenol
• CAS NO: 160462-48-6
• Molecular Formula: C10H14O2
• Molecular Weight: 166.21696
• Product Categories: ISOPROPYL
• Mol File: 160462-48-6.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 297.7±25.0 °C(Predicted)
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.095±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
• PKA: 10.27±0.18(Predicted)
• CAS DataBase Reference: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)- (9CI)(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)- (9CI)(160462-48-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)- (9CI)(160462-48-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 160462-48-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Chemical compound

Benzenemethanol, 4-hydroxy-3-(1-methylethyl)(9CI)

Also known as

p-tert-Butylcatechol or p-TBC

Physical properties

Appearance: White to off-white crystalline solid
Odor: Slightly phenolic

Applications

Stabilizer in the production of polymers such as butadiene, styrene, and isoprene
Antioxidant in the production of resins and coatings
Used in manufacturing food packaging, adhesives, and sealants

Handling and storage

Flammable
May cause irritation to the skin, eyes, and respiratory system