2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol is used as an industrial antioxidant. It is used as a food additive, preservative in food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products.
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Applications
2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol is used as an industrial antioxidant. It is used as a food additive, preservative in food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, rubber, and petroleum products.
Solubility
Soluble in ethanol, methanol, chloroform, fats, and oils. Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in the dark place. Store away from light, oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- JM. Alauddin; Ronald E. Verrall. Apparent molal volume studies of 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, and 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-(hydroxymethyl)phenol in aqueous micelle solutions of sodium dodecanoate as a function of micelle concentration and temperature. J. Phys. Chem. 1984, 88, (23), 5725-5730.
- Yasuo Butsugan; Masao Muto; Masao Kawai; Shuki Araki; Yoshiaki Murase; Kazuki Saito. Structures of autoxidation products of 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol in aqueous alkaline solution. J. Org. Chem. 1989, 54 (17), 4215-4217.