2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol
[CAS# 2409-55-4]

Identification

• Classification: Natural product >> Natural phenols
• Name: 2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresol; 6-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-p-methylphenol; 6-tert-Butyl-4-cresol; 6-tert-Butyl-p-cresol; 1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butyl-4-methylbenzene; 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 164.25
• CAS Registry Number: 2409-55-4
• EC Number: 219-314-6

Properties

• Melting point: 50-53 °C
• Boiling point: 237 °C
• Flash point: 105 °C
• Water solubility: insoluble

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: C;N
• Risk Statements: R34;R51/53
• Safety Statements: S26;S29;S36/37/39;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1B	H314
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Skin corrosion	Skin Corr.	1C	H314
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317

• Transport Information: UN 2430