tert-Butylhydroquinone, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1948-33-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 166.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00002344
• InChI Key: BGNXCDMCOKJUMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: tert-butylhydroquinone, tbhq, 2-tert-butylhydroquinone, t-butylhydroquinone, mtbhq, t-butyl hydroquinone, 2-tert-butyl-1,4-benzenediol, 2-t-butylhydroquinone, mono-tert-butylhydroquinone, sustane
• PubChem CID: 16043
• ChEBI: CHEBI:78886
• IUPAC Name: 2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)O

• Melting Point: 125.0°C to 130.0°C
• Color: Black-Tan to White
• Boiling Point: 295.0°C
• Flash Point: 171°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 96% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Plastic bottle
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃CC₆H₃(OH)₂
• Quantity: 500 g
• Beilstein: 06, IV, 6013
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 1g/100mL (25 c). Other solubilities: soluble in acetone (190/100g at 25 c),,soluble in ethanol (120/100g at 25 c),,soluble in ethyl acetate (100g/100g at 25 c),,soluble in dmso,diethyl ether;,insoluble in benzene,toluene
• Formula Weight: 166.22
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Physical Form: Crystalline Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: tert-Butylhydroquinone, 97%

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• tert-Butylhydroquinone

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Respiratory sensitiser Category 1
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273-Avoid release to the environment.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only