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Usage

Uses

Used in Cosmetic Industry:
(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone is used as a UV filter for its ability to protect the skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. It is commonly found in sunscreen and other cosmetic products to prevent skin damage and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Used in Photopolymer and UV-curable Coatings Production:
In the manufacturing industry, (5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone serves as a photoinitiator in the production of photopolymers and UV-curable coatings. Its role in initiating the curing process upon exposure to ultraviolet light contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of these products.
(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone's low acute toxicity and safety profile when used in accordance with regulations and guidelines make it a preferred choice for both personal care and industrial applications.

Upstream product

• 108-86-1 bromobenzene 
• 182007-00-7 (5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)phenylmethanol 
• 85943-26-6 5-tert-butyl-2-methoxybenzaldehyde 

Downstream Products

• 182007-03-0 Bis-(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-phenyl)-phenyl-methanol 
• 10425-05-5 (5-(tert-butyl)-2-hydroxyphenyl)(phenyl)methanone 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Selective Demethylation of 1,1-Bis(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanol with Chlorohydroalane

The action of chlorohydroalane (AlH2Cl) on 1,1-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-methoxyphenyl)ethanol (3b) in ether led to a novel demethylation reaction which afforded 1,1-bis(5-tert-butyl-2-hydroxyphenyl)ethanol (5b).Hydroalane in ether is an effective reagent for se

2-Acyl-6-aminomethylphenol derivatives

A 2-acyl-6-aminomethylphenol derivative having the formula (I): STR1 wherein R1 represents a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with 1 to 3 halogen atoms; a hydrogen atom or a group having the formula (II): wherein n represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 6; R7 represents a cycloalkyl group of 3 to 8 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group; a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, a lower alkoxy group or a lower alkylthio group; a lower alkoxy group; a lower alkylthio group; a lower alkylsulfinyl group; a lower alkylsulfonyl group; an N-lower alkylamino group; an N,N-di-lower alkylamino group; or a pyridyl, furyl or thienyl group; R2 represents a straight chain or branched chain alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; a cycloalkyl group of 4 to 8 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group; a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted with at least one lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a lower alkylthio group or a halogen atom; or a lower alkylthio group; R3 and R4 each represents a hydrogen atom or R2 and R3 or R2 and R4 when taken together represent an alkylene group of 2 to 5 carbon atoms unsubstituted or substituted with 1 or 2 lower alkyl groups; R5 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group; and R6 represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or an acyl group, and the pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof having anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, diuretic and hypotensive effects that can be used for preventing and curing diseases caused by inflammation, edema, hypertension, etc. are disclosed. Also disclosed is a process for preparing such derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof.