2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Other names	2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol, 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol, 6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol, 2-(tert-butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol, 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethyl phenol, 6-t-butyl-2,4-xylenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-phenol
Identifiers
CAS number	1879-09-0
SMILES	CC(C)(C)c1c(O)c(C)cc(C)c1
Properties
Melting point	21 - 23 °C
Boiling point	248 -249 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol is an alkylated phenol used industrially as an antioxidant, eg. to prevent gumming in fuels, and as an ultraviolet stabilizer. It is used in jet fuels, gasolines, and avgas. It is a clear liquid with melting point 21-23 °C and boiling point 248-249 °C. It is also used in printing industry. It is stable in acidic, neutral, and alkaline solutions, and is considered to not be readily biodegradable. It does not absorb UV light, therefore direct photodegradation is not suspected.