2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol
[CAS# 728-40-5]

Identification

• Name: 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol
• Synonyms: 2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-nitrophenol; 4-Nitro-2,6-bis-(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol; 4-Nitro-2,6-di-tert-butylphenol; BAY 28589; Bayer 28589; NSC 81682
• Molecular Formula: C₁₄H₂₁NO₃
• Molecular Weight: 251.32
• CAS Registry Number: 728-40-5
• EC Number: 898-191-6

Properties

• Density: 1.078
• Melting point: 154-156 °C
• Boiling point: 307 °C
• Flash point: 118 °C

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335