4,6-Di-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol
[CAS# 616-55-7]

Identification

• Name: 4,6-Di-tert-butyl-2-methylphenol
• Synonyms: 4,6-Di-tert-butyl-o-cresol; 2,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-6-methylphenol; 2,4-Di-tert-butyl-6-methylphenol; 2-Methyl-4,6-di-tert-butylphenol; 4,6-Di-tert-butyl-o-cresol
• Molecular Formula: C₁₅H₂₄O
• Molecular Weight: 220.35
• CAS Registry Number: 616-55-7
• EC Number: 210-485-2

Properties

• Density: 0.927
• Melting point: 50-52 ºC
• Boiling point: 269 ºC
• Flash point: 123 ºC

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413