1817-68-1

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol
• Synonyms: 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol;2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-4-methylphenol;2,6-bis(alpha-methylbenzyl)-p-creso;4-Methyl-2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)phenol;ALKYLATED P-CRESOL;2,6-Bis-(ALPHA-methylbenzyl)-p-cresol;4-Methyl-2,6-bis(α-methylbenzyl)phenol;Alcofen MBP
• CAS NO: 1817-68-1
• Molecular Formula: C₂₃H₂₄O
• Molecular Weight: 316.43606
• EINECS: 217-328-7
• Mol File: 1817-68-1.mol
• Article Data: 3

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 415.85°C (rough estimate)
• Flash Point: 203.9°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.0031 (rough estimate)
• Vapor Pressure: 3.05E-08mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.6380 (estimate)
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol(1817-68-1)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol(1817-68-1)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 1817-68-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol, also known as BPEPC, is a white to pale yellow solid chemical compound with a molecular formula of C28H30O and a molecular weight of 394.54 g/mol. It is widely recognized for its effectiveness as an antioxidant in various materials, including polymers and plastics. BPEPC's ability to scavenge free radicals and inhibit oxidation processes makes it a valuable component in enhancing the stability and durability of products.

Uses

Used in Polymer and Plastic Industry:
2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol is used as an antioxidant for enhancing the stability and durability of polymers and plastic materials. It functions by scavenging free radicals and preventing the degradation of these materials when exposed to heat, light, or oxygen.
Used in Rubber Product Manufacturing:
In the rubber industry, 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol is used as an antioxidant to improve the stability and longevity of rubber products, ensuring they maintain their structural integrity and performance over time.
Used in Adhesive Production:
2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol serves as an antioxidant in the production of adhesives, contributing to the improvement of their shelf life and performance by preventing oxidation that could lead to degradation.
Used in Lubricant Formulation:
As a component in lubricants, 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol acts as an antioxidant to increase the stability and effectiveness of lubricants, reducing wear and tear on machinery and extending their service life.
Used in Coating Industry:
In the coatings industry, 2,6-bis(1-phenylethyl)-p-cresol is used as an antioxidant to enhance the durability and resistance of coatings against environmental factors such as UV radiation, temperature fluctuations, and oxidative stress.

InChI:InChI=1/C23H24O/c1-16-14-21(17(2)19-10-6-4-7-11-19)23(24)22(15-16)18(3)20-12-8-5-9-13-20/h4-15,17-18,24H,1-3H3

Upstream product

• 100-42-5 styrene 
• 106-44-5 p-cresol 

Relevant articles and documents

Catalytic synthesis of 4-methyl-2-(α-methyl benzyl) phenol over fe-al-mcm-41 for extraction-separation rubidium from brine

A new extractant 4-methyl-2-(α-methyl benzyl) phenol had been synthesized with styrene and p-cresol through the Friedel-Crafts alkylation reaction. Fe-Al-MCM-41 which was used as molecular sieves catalyst for the synthesis of the extractant was prepared by hydrothermal synthesis method and then characterized by FT-IR, XRD, NH3-TPD and N2 adsorption isotherm. The catalytic synthesis conditions of 4-methyl-2-(α-methyl benzyl) phenol such as reaction time, temperature and catalyst dosage were investigated. The conversion of styrene was about 81.2%, the target product yield and selectivity can reach 74.6% and 95.7% respectively. The structure of the 4-methyl-2-(α-methyl benzyl) phenol was confirmed by 1H-NMR. At the same time, 4-methyl-2-(α-methyl benzyl) phenol was used as extractant to separate rubidium from brine of which the rate of potassium to rubidium is 10:1 (CK+=10.0g/L, CRb+=1.0g/L). The experiment results show that the extractant has a great extraction performance to rubidium, the extraction yields of rubidium and potassium can reach 81.1% and 9.4% respectively. The separation factor of Rb+/K+ can reach up to 41.4.

REACTION OF o-, m-, AND p-CRESOL WITH STYRENE IN THE PRESENCE OF ALUMINIUM CRESOLATES

The alkylation of o-, m-, and p-cresol by styrene in the presence of aluminium cresolates gives a mixture of isomeric (α-methylbenzyl)cresols, whose composition is predominated by the ortho-alkylation products. 2,6-Di(α-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenol has been separated into a racemate and the meso form, whose ratio varies from 1:1 (130 deg C) to 2:1 (210 deg C).The erythro and threo forms of 2,6-di(α-methylbenzyl)-3-methylphenol have been recovered in ratios equal to 1:1.4 (130 deg C) and 1:1.29 (150 deg C), which point out the stereospecifity of the alkylation reaction.