tert-Butylcatechol - TBC

Tert-Butylcatechol (TBC) is an organic chemical compound which is a derivative of catechol. It is available in solid crystal form and in aqueous solution. It is 25 times better than hydroquinone at 60 °C for polymerization inhibitory effect.

Product Details

Formula:

C10H14O2

CAS Number:

98-29-3

Also Known As:

4-tert-Butylbenzene-1,2-diol; 4-tert-Butylcatechol; para-tert-Butylcatechol; p-tert-Butylcatechol; t-Butyl catechol; p-t-Butylpyrocatechol; p-tert-Butylpyrocatechol; 4-t-Butylpyrocatechol; 4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol

Structure:

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applications:

Tert-Butylcatechol (TBC) It is added as a stabilizer and an inhibitor of polymerization to butadiene, styrene, vinyl acetate and other reactive monomer streams. It can also be used as a stabilizer in the manufacture of polyurethane foam.

Packaging:

Drums

Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White crystalline solid

Boiling Point, °C

285

Density, g/cm3

1.08

Flash Point, °C

151

Melting point, °C

54-56

Molecular weight, g/mol

166.22

Odor

Phenolic odor

Purity, %

≥99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.53-1.55

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Minimum order quantity: 55 gallon drum 

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