4584-63-8

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLBENZOQUINONE
• Synonyms: 2,5-DI-TERT-PENTYL-1,4-BENZOQUINONE;2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLBENZOQUINONE;Diamylbenzoquinone;DAQ;2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLQUINONE;2,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione;2,5-Di-tert-pentyl-p-benzoquinone;2,5-bis(2-methylbutan-2-yl)cyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• CAS NO: 4584-63-8
• Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₂₄O₂
• Molecular Weight: 248.36
• Product Categories: Benzoquinones;Benzoquinones, etc. (Charge Transfer Complexes);Charge Transfer Complexes for Organic Metals;Functional Materials
• Mol File: 4584-63-8.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Melting Point: 137 °C
• Boiling Point: 319.6°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 119.7°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.003g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.000336mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.499
• Storage Temp.: Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLBENZOQUINONE(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLBENZOQUINONE(4584-63-8)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,5-DI-TERT-AMYLBENZOQUINONE(4584-63-8)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 4584-63-8(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2,5-Di-tert-amylbenzoquinone is an organic compound categorized under the class of benzoquinones. This chemical substance consists of benzene ring with two ketone substitutions, which mainly contribute to its antioxidant properties. Its molecular formula is C18H26O2 and is characterized by an aromatic odor. It is yellow to brown in color and insoluble in water. It is primarily used in polymerization reactions, acting as an inhibitor by controlling the rate of reaction. Other major applications include industrial manufacturing. Due to its very limited source of information, detailed safety measures and potential hazards associated with this compound are yet to be specified.

InChI:InChI=1/C16H24O2/c1-7-15(3,4)11-9-14(18)12(10-13(11)17)16(5,6)8-2/h9-10H,7-8H2,1-6H3

Upstream product

• 79-74-3 2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone 
• 123-31-9 hydroquinone 

Downstream Products

• 79-74-3 2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone 
• 41675-60-9 2,5-diazido-3,6-bis-(1,1-dimethyl-propyl)-[1,4]benzoquinone 
• 57681-07-9 3,5,6-Trichloro-2,5-bis-(1,1-dimethyl-propyl)-cyclohex-2-ene-1,4-dione 
• 57681-08-0 2,5-Dichlor-3,6-di-t-pentyl-1,4-benzochinon 
• 57681-06-8 2-Chlor-3,6-di-t-pentyl-1,4-benzochinon 
• 57681-05-7 2,3-Dichlor-2,5-di-t-pentyl-5-cyclohexen-1,4-dion 

Relevant articles and documents

Oxidation of Hydroquinone and Catechols with Aqueous Sodium Hypochlorite under Phase-Transfer Catalysis

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