2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol

• CAT Number: M067869
• CAS Number: 128-39-2
• Molecular Formula: C14H22O
• Molecular Weight: 206.329
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-ditert-butylphenol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H22O/c1-13(2,3)10-8-7-9-11(12(10)15)14(4,5)6/h7-9,15H,1-6H3
• InChIKey: DKCPKDPYUFEZCP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=C(C(=CC=C1)C(C)(C)C)O

2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol(CAT: M067869) is a sterically hindered aromatic compound featuring two bulky tert-butyl groups at the 2- and 6-positions of the phenol ring. This structure imparts exceptional oxidative stability, making it a widely used antioxidant and radical scavenger in polymers, fuels, lubricants, and plastics. Its phenolic hydroxyl group provides hydrogen-donating capacity, effectively neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative degradation. The compound also serves as a building block in the synthesis of hindered phenol antioxidants and coordination ligands. With high thermal and chemical resistance, 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol is essential in materials science, industrial formulations, and stability-enhancing chemical processes.