Product Name

  • Name

    2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol

  • EINECS 217-533-1
  • CAS No. 1879-09-0
  • Article Data43
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 0.952 g/cm3
  • Solubility Insoluble in water
  • Melting Point 22 ºC
  • Formula C12H18O
  • Boiling Point 249 ºC at 760 mmHg
  • Molecular Weight 178.274
  • Flash Point 111.7 ºC
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance yellow liquid
  • Safety 26-36/37/39
  • Risk Codes 20/21/22-36/37/38
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 1879-09-0 (2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol)
  • Hazard Symbols IrritantXi
  • Synonyms 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol;Phenol,2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-;2,4-Xylenol,6-tert-butyl- (6CI,7CI,8CI);2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol;2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol;2-Methyl-6-tert-butyl-p-cresol;6-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,4-dimethylphenol;6-tert-Butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol;
  • PSA 20.23000
  • LogP 3.30650

Synthetic route

2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

isobutene
115-11-7

isobutene

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,4-Xylenol With zinc Heating; Large scale;
Stage #2: isobutene at 70℃; Large scale;
96.1%
With acidic ion exchanger
With sulfuric acid at 70℃;
With toluene-4-sulfonic acid In toluene253 g (86.6%)
methanol
67-56-1

methanol

2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethyl-3,3'-di-tert-burtyl-1,1'-diphenylmethane
119-47-1

2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethyl-3,3'-di-tert-burtyl-1,1'-diphenylmethane

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide at 250℃; for 8h;94%
methanol
67-56-1

methanol

2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
2219-82-1

2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide at 210 - 220℃; for 8h;84%
2-(allyloxy)-1-(tert-butyl)-3,5-dimethylbenzene

2-(allyloxy)-1-(tert-butyl)-3,5-dimethylbenzene

A

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

B

2-allyl-4,6-dimethylphenol
19182-94-6

2-allyl-4,6-dimethylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
In 1-methyl-pyrrolidin-2-one at 220℃; for 0.333333h; Claisen Rearrangement; Microwave irradiation; Inert atmosphere;A 23%
B 42%
2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

tert-butyl alcohol
75-65-0

tert-butyl alcohol

A

2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol
2409-55-4

2-tert-Butyl-4-methylphenol

B

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With toluene-4-sulfonic acid In benzene for 3h; Heating;A 83 g
B 25.8%
With toluene-4-sulfonic acid In benzene for 3h; Heating;A 83 mg
B 25.8%
2,5-dimethyl-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol
17696-37-6

2,5-dimethyl-4-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-phenol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium hydroxide
2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

tert-butyl alcohol
75-65-0

tert-butyl alcohol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With phosphoric acid at 70 - 105℃;
With phosphoric acid; phosphorus pentoxide
phosphoric acid
86119-84-8, 7664-38-2

phosphoric acid

2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

tert-butyl alcohol
75-65-0

tert-butyl alcohol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
at 70 - 105℃;
2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl-phenol
128-37-0

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methyl-phenol

4,4'-Methylenebis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol)
118-82-1

4,4'-Methylenebis(2,6-di-tert-butylphenol)

3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy benzyl chloride
955-01-1

3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy benzyl chloride

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
palladium on activated charcoal In toluene
5,11,17,23-tetratert-butyl-4,12,16,24-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene ethanol complex

5,11,17,23-tetratert-butyl-4,12,16,24-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene ethanol complex

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: 100 °C
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 250 °C
View Scheme
5,11,17,23-tetratert-butyl-4,12,16,24-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene

5,11,17,23-tetratert-butyl-4,12,16,24-tetrahydroxycalix[4]arene

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 3 steps
1: Reflux
2: 100 °C
3: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 250 °C
View Scheme
2-tert-Butylphenol
88-18-6

2-tert-Butylphenol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: Fe2O3-MnO-V2O5 / 290 °C / Gas phase
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 210 - 220 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: Fe2O3-MnO-V2O5 / 325 °C / Gas phase
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 210 - 220 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 15 h / 250 °C / Autoclave
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 210 - 220 °C
View Scheme
6-tert-butyl-2-(2'-methoxy-3'-tert-butyl-5'-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenol
27996-19-6

6-tert-butyl-2-(2'-methoxy-3'-tert-butyl-5'-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenol

A

2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol
2219-82-1

2-tert-Butyl-6-methylphenol

B

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

C

2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethyl-3,3'-di-tert-burtyl-1,1'-diphenylmethane
119-47-1

2,2'-dihydroxy-5,5'-dimethyl-3,3'-di-tert-burtyl-1,1'-diphenylmethane

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide In methanol at 220℃; for 4h;
6-tert-butyl-2-(2'-methoxy-3'-tert-butyl-5'-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenol
27996-19-6

6-tert-butyl-2-(2'-methoxy-3'-tert-butyl-5'-methylbenzyl)-4-methylphenol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / methanol / 4 h / 220 °C
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 210 - 220 °C
View Scheme
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / methanol / 4 h / 220 °C
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 250 °C
View Scheme
2-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-6-tert-butylphenol
64325-12-8

2-(N,N-dimethylaminomethyl)-6-tert-butylphenol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Multi-step reaction with 2 steps
1: palladium (4%) on activated charcoal; hydrogen / 11 h / 130 °C / 37503.8 Torr / Autoclave
2: zinc(II) oxide; sodium hydroxide / 8 h / 210 - 220 °C
View Scheme
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

2-methoxy-phenol
90-05-1

2-methoxy-phenol

A

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
1020-31-1

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

B

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol
128-39-2

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol

C

2,4-diisopropylphenol
2934-05-6

2,4-diisopropylphenol

D

2,6-diisopropylphenol
2078-54-8

2,6-diisopropylphenol

E

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol
2934-07-8

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol

F

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol
4130-42-1

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol

G

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol
2444-28-2

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol

H

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol
87-97-8

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol

I

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol
1138-52-9

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol

J

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

K

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde
52417-48-8

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde

L

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol
17540-75-9

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol

M

1,2-diethoxybenzene
2050-46-6

1,2-diethoxybenzene

N

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene
21112-37-8

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene

O

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene
5076-72-2

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene

P

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone
79-74-3

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone

Q

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol
120-95-6

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol

R

2,5-diethyl phenol
876-20-0

2,5-diethyl phenol

S

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene
33963-27-8

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene

T

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene
59056-76-7

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene

U

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene
131358-04-8

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene

V

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
1620-98-0

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ortho-tungstic acid at 300℃; for 6h; Autoclave;
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

2-methoxy-phenol
90-05-1

2-methoxy-phenol

A

2-Ethoxyphenol
94-71-3

2-Ethoxyphenol

B

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
1020-31-1

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

C

2,4-diisopropylphenol
2934-05-6

2,4-diisopropylphenol

D

2,6-diisopropylphenol
2078-54-8

2,6-diisopropylphenol

E

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol
2934-07-8

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol

F

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol
4130-42-1

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol

G

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol
2444-28-2

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol

H

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol
87-97-8

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol

I

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol
1138-52-9

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol

J

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

K

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde
52417-48-8

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde

L

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol
17540-75-9

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol

M

1,2-diethoxybenzene
2050-46-6

1,2-diethoxybenzene

N

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene
21112-37-8

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene

O

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene
5076-72-2

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene

P

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone
79-74-3

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone

Q

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol
120-95-6

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol

R

2,5-diethyl phenol
876-20-0

2,5-diethyl phenol

S

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene
33963-27-8

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene

T

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene
59056-76-7

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene

U

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene
131358-04-8

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene

V

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
1620-98-0

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tungsten(VI) oxide at 300℃; for 6h; Reagent/catalyst; Autoclave;
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

benzene-1,2-diol
120-80-9

benzene-1,2-diol

A

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
1020-31-1

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

B

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol
128-39-2

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol

C

2,4-diisopropylphenol
2934-05-6

2,4-diisopropylphenol

D

2,6-diisopropylphenol
2078-54-8

2,6-diisopropylphenol

E

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol
2934-07-8

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol

F

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol
4130-42-1

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol

G

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol
2444-28-2

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol

H

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol
87-97-8

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol

I

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol
1138-52-9

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol

J

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

K

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde
52417-48-8

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde

L

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol
17540-75-9

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol

M

1,2-diethoxybenzene
2050-46-6

1,2-diethoxybenzene

N

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene
21112-37-8

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene

O

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene
5076-72-2

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene

P

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone
79-74-3

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone

Q

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol
120-95-6

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol

R

2,5-diethyl phenol
876-20-0

2,5-diethyl phenol

S

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene
33963-27-8

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene

T

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene
59056-76-7

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene

U

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene
131358-04-8

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene

V

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
1620-98-0

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ortho-tungstic acid at 300℃; for 6h; Autoclave;
2-Ethoxyphenol
94-71-3

2-Ethoxyphenol

ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

A

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol
1020-31-1

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

B

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol
128-39-2

2,6-di-tert-butylphenol

C

2,4-diisopropylphenol
2934-05-6

2,4-diisopropylphenol

D

2,6-diisopropylphenol
2078-54-8

2,6-diisopropylphenol

E

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol
2934-07-8

2,4,6-triisopropylphenol

F

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol
4130-42-1

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-ethylphenol

G

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol
2444-28-2

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenol

H

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol
87-97-8

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methoxymethylene-phenol

I

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol
1138-52-9

3,5-Di-tert-butylphenol

J

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

K

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde
52417-48-8

2-(2',5'-dimethoxyphenyl)propionaldehyde

L

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol
17540-75-9

2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-sec-butylphenol

M

1,2-diethoxybenzene
2050-46-6

1,2-diethoxybenzene

N

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene
21112-37-8

1,4-dimethoxy-2-tert-butylbenzene

O

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene
5076-72-2

1-ethoxy-4-methoxybenzene

P

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone
79-74-3

2,5-di(tert-amyl)-1,4-hydroquinone

Q

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol
120-95-6

2,4-di-tert-amylphenol

R

2,5-diethyl phenol
876-20-0

2,5-diethyl phenol

S

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene
33963-27-8

4-ethoxy-3-methoxytoluene

T

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene
59056-76-7

1,2-dimethoxy-4-butylbenzene

U

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene
131358-04-8

1,2-diethoxy-4-ethyl-benzene

V

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde
1620-98-0

3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With ortho-tungstic acid at 300℃; for 6h; Autoclave;
2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

isobutene
115-11-7

isobutene

A

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

B

2,4-dimethyl-5-tert-butylphenol

2,4-dimethyl-5-tert-butylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With toluene-4-sulfonic acid In water at 65℃; under 759.826 Torr; for 0.5h; Activation energy; Pressure; Concentration;
formaldehyd
50-00-0

formaldehyd

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

2,6-di-methyl-4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxybenzyl chloride
23500-79-0

2,6-di-methyl-4-tert-butyl-3-hydroxybenzyl chloride

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogenchloride; tetrabutylammomium bromide at 20℃; Reagent/catalyst;97.2%
Stage #1: formaldehyd; 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol With hydrogenchloride In water at 37℃; for 2h;
Stage #2: With phosphorus trichloride at 40℃; for 5h;
Togni's reagent II
887144-94-7

Togni's reagent II

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper(l) iodide In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 40℃; for 1h; Reagent/catalyst; Solvent; Schlenk technique;93%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde
10537-77-6

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper diacetate; ethylene glycol at 65℃; for 12h; Green chemistry; regioselective reaction;84%
With oxygen; cobalt(II) acetate; sodium hydroxide In water; ethylene glycol at 50℃; under 760.051 Torr; for 12h; Green chemistry; chemoselective reaction;83%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

sodium benzenesulfonate
873-55-2

sodium benzenesulfonate

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-((phenylsulfonyl)methyl)phenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-((phenylsulfonyl)methyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With iodine; copper diacetate In acetonitrile at 20℃; for 12h; regioselective reaction;83%
4-n-chlorophenylacetylene
873-73-4

4-n-chlorophenylacetylene

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

C20H22ClN3O

C20H22ClN3O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium fluoride; sodium azide; silver carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 50℃; for 6h;79%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

phenylacetylene
536-74-3

phenylacetylene

C20H23N3O

C20H23N3O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium fluoride; sodium azide; silver carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 50℃; for 6h;76%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

4-n-methylphenylacetylene
766-97-2

4-n-methylphenylacetylene

C21H25N3O

C21H25N3O

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With potassium fluoride; sodium azide; silver carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 50℃; for 6h;73%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

C12H18O2

C12H18O2

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With cesium hydroxide; oxygen; triethyl phosphite In dimethyl sulfoxide at 25℃; under 760.051 Torr; for 12h;71%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

p-tolyldiazonium tetrafluoroborate

p-tolyldiazonium tetrafluoroborate

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(tosylmethyl)phenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(tosylmethyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium metabisulfite; tris[2-phenylpyridinato-C2,N]iridium(III); sodium hydrogencarbonate In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 20℃; Inert atmosphere; Irradiation;70%
Dimethoxymethane
109-87-5

Dimethoxymethane

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

3-(bromomethyl)-6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol
93982-04-8

3-(bromomethyl)-6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen bromide68%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

propionyl chloride
79-03-8

propionyl chloride

2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenyl propionate

2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenyl propionate

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol With n-butyllithium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃; for 0.5h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: propionyl chloride In tetrahydrofuran at 20℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere;
67%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

3-chloroprop-1-ene
107-05-1

3-chloroprop-1-ene

2-(allyloxy)-1-(tert-butyl)-3,5-dimethylbenzene

2-(allyloxy)-1-(tert-butyl)-3,5-dimethylbenzene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol With sodium hydride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 0℃; for 0.333333h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: 3-chloroprop-1-ene In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 0 - 20℃; Inert atmosphere;
67%
Togni's reagent II
887144-94-7

Togni's reagent II

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)phenol

B

6-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dimethyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

6-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dimethyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrakis(actonitrile)copper(I) hexafluorophosphate In tert-butyl alcohol at 40℃; Reagent/catalyst; Solvent;A 6%
B 54%
Togni's reagent II
887144-94-7

Togni's reagent II

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

6-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dimethyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

6-(tert-butyl)-2,4-dimethyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tetrakis(actonitrile)copper(I) hexafluorophosphate In tert-butyl alcohol at 40℃; Schlenk technique;54%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

phenyldiazonium tetrafluoroborate

phenyldiazonium tetrafluoroborate

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-((phenylsulfonyl)methyl)phenol

2-(tert-butyl)-6-methyl-4-((phenylsulfonyl)methyl)phenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With sodium metabisulfite; tris[2-phenylpyridinato-C2,N]iridium(III); sodium hydrogencarbonate In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 20℃; Inert atmosphere; Irradiation;53%
ethanol
64-17-5

ethanol

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde
10537-77-6

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde

B

2-t-butyl-4-(ethoxymethyl)-2-methylphenol
134778-32-8

2-t-butyl-4-(ethoxymethyl)-2-methylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With oxygen; copper dichloride; acetone oxime at 40℃; under 860.3 Torr; for 1.41667h;A 5%
B 49%
With oxygen; acetone oxime at 40℃; under 860.3 Torr; for 1.41667h; Yield given. Yields of byproduct given;
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde
10537-77-6

3-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-5-methylbenzaldehyde

B

2-t-butyl-4-(ethoxymethyl)-2-methylphenol
134778-32-8

2-t-butyl-4-(ethoxymethyl)-2-methylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With oxygen; copper dichloride; acetone oxime In ethanol at 40℃; under 860.3 Torr; for 1.41667h;A 5%
B 49%
With oxygen; acetone oxime In ethanol at 40℃; under 860.3 Torr; for 1.41667h; Yield given. Yields of byproduct given;
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

2,4,4,4-tetrafluoro-3,3-dihydroxy-1-phenylbutan-1-one

2,4,4,4-tetrafluoro-3,3-dihydroxy-1-phenylbutan-1-one

(S)-3-(3-(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-fluoro-1-phenylpropan-1-one

(S)-3-(3-(tert-butyl)-4-hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)-2-fluoro-1-phenylpropan-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol; 2,4,4,4-tetrafluoro-3,3-dihydroxy-1-phenylbutan-1-one With potassium dihydrogenphosphate; tetrabutylammonium perchlorate; C34H37N3O4 In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 70℃; Inert atmosphere; Electrochemical reaction;
Stage #2: With potassium hydrogencarbonate In 1,2-dichloro-ethane at 70℃; for 3h; Inert atmosphere; enantioselective reaction;
49%
formaldehyd
50-00-0

formaldehyd

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

3-(bromomethyl)-6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol
93982-04-8

3-(bromomethyl)-6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With hydrogen bromide; acetic acid at 45℃; Inert atmosphere;41%
Togni's reagent II
887144-94-7

Togni's reagent II

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-(trifluoromethoxy)piperidine
1335135-19-7

2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-(trifluoromethoxy)piperidine

B

3,3'-di-tert-butyl-5,5'-dimethyl-bibenzyl-4,4'-diol

3,3'-di-tert-butyl-5,5'-dimethyl-bibenzyl-4,4'-diol

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With copper(l) iodide; 2,2,6,6-Tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy free radical In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 40℃; for 1h; Schlenk technique;A 58 %Spectr.
B 38%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

benzyl bromide
100-39-0

benzyl bromide

6-benzyl-2-(tert-butyl)-4,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one
125211-83-8

6-benzyl-2-(tert-butyl)-4,6-dimethylcyclohexa-2,4-dien-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
Stage #1: 2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol With n-butyllithium In hexane; toluene for 0.25h; Inert atmosphere;
Stage #2: benzyl bromide In toluene at 80℃; Reagent/catalyst; Temperature; Inert atmosphere;
35%
tert.-butylhydroperoxide
75-91-2

tert.-butylhydroperoxide

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
25543-57-1

2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone

B

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one
136613-00-8

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
phosphomolybdic acid hydrate In acetic acid at 30℃; for 3h;A 11.5%
B 33.5%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone
25543-57-1

2-tert-butyl-6-methyl-1,4-benzoquinone

B

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one
136613-00-8

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With tert.-butylhydroperoxide; phosphomolybdic acid hydrate In acetic acid at 30℃; for 3h;A 11.5%
B 33.5%
2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

acetonitrile
75-05-8

acetonitrile

A

N-tert-butylacetamide
762-84-5

N-tert-butylacetamide

B

4-tert-butyl-2,5,7-trimethylbenzoxazole
139656-52-3

4-tert-butyl-2,5,7-trimethylbenzoxazole

C

2,4-Xylenol
105-67-9

2,4-Xylenol

D

isobutene
115-11-7

isobutene

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With thianthrene cation radical perchlorate for 3h; Further byproducts given;A 6.5%
B 14%
C 5.8%
D 25%
tert.-butylhydroperoxide
75-91-2

tert.-butylhydroperoxide

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol
1879-09-0

2,4-dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol

A

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one
136613-00-8

2-t-butyl-4-t-butylperoxy-4,6-dimethyl-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-one

B

2,2'-di-tert-butyl-6,6'-dimethyl-4,4'-ethanediylidene-bis-cyclohexa-2,5-dienone
147120-00-1

2,2'-di-tert-butyl-6,6'-dimethyl-4,4'-ethanediylidene-bis-cyclohexa-2,5-dienone

Conditions
ConditionsYield
With cobalt naphthenate; benzene

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Chemical Properties


IUPAC Name: 2-tert-Butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol
Molecular Formula: C12H18O
Molecular Weight: 178.27 g/mol
Canonical SMILES: c1(c(c(cc(c1)C)C)O)C(C)(C)C
InChI: InChI=1/C12H18O/c1-8-6-9(2)11(13)10(7-8)12(3,4)5/h6-7,13H,1-5H3
EINECS: 217-533-1
Product Categories: Industrial / Fine Chemicals
Index of Refraction: 1.512 
Molar Refractivity: 56.17 cm
Molar Volume: 187.1 cm3 
Polarizability: 22.26×10-24 cm3 
Surface Tension: 32.1 dyne/cm 
Density: 0.952 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 111.7 °C 
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 50.59 kJ/mol 
Boiling Point: 249 °C at 760 mmHg 
Melting Point: 22 °C
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Vapour Pressure of Topanol A (CAS NO.1879-09-0): 0.0149 mmHg at 25 °C

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Uses

  Topanol A (CAS NO.1879-09-0) 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 also used in printing industry.

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Toxicity Data With Reference

Organism Test Type Route Reported Dose (Normalized Dose) Effect Source
guinea pig LDLo oral 420mg/kg (420mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 38, Pg. 366, 1949.
guinea pig LDLo skin 7100mg/kg (7100mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 38, Pg. 366, 1949.
mouse LD50 oral 530mg/kg (530mg/kg) LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA

GASTROINTESTINAL: ULCERATION OR BLEEDING FROM SMALL INTESTINE
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 38, Pg. 366, 1949.
rabbit LDLo oral 55mg/kg (55mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: OTHER CHANGES

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: ACUTE PULMONARY EDEMA
Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 38, Pg. 366, 1949.
rabbit LDLo skin 17mg/kg (17mg/kg) BEHAVIORAL: CONVULSIONS OR EFFECT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD

BEHAVIORAL: MUSCLE WEAKNESS

LUNGS, THORAX, OR RESPIRATION: DYSPNEA
National Technical Information Service. Vol. OTS0555501,
rat LDLo oral 1400mg/kg (1400mg/kg)   Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association, Scientific Edition. Vol. 38, Pg. 366, 1949.

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Safety Profile

Poison by skin contact. Moderately toxic by ingestion. When heated to decomposition it emits smoke and acrid, irritating fumes.
Hazard Codes: HarmfulXn
Risk Statements: 20/21/22-36/37/38 
R20/21/22:Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Safety Statements: 26-36/37/39 
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
RIDADR: 2927
RTECS: ZE6825000
Hazard Note: Harmful
HazardClass: 6.1(a)
PackingGroup of Topanol A (CAS NO.1879-09-0): I

2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol Specification

  Topanol A (CAS NO.1879-09-0), its Synonyms are 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol ; 2-tert-Butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol ; 6-t-Butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol ; 6-t-Butyl-2,4-xylenol ; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol ; 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol ; Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl- ; 2,4-Xylenol, 6-tert-butyl- . It is a yellow liquid with a phenolic odor.

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