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Sasol Ortho-tert. butylphenol

Ortho-tert-butylphenol" is an alkylphenol with a purity of min. 99% For documents specific to a region, please contact Sasol using the 'Request Document' button.

Chemical Name: 2-tert-butylphenol

CAS Number: 88-18-6

Chemical Family: Alkylphenols, Phenols, Phenols & Phenolics

Synonyms: 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol, 2-tert-Butyl-1-hydroxybenzene, o-t-Butylphenol, o-tert-Butylphenol

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
88-18-6
EC No.
201-807-2

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA)max. 50mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
O-tert-Butylphenol Contentmin. 99% massGC
p-and di-tert- Butylphenols Contentmax. 1% massGC
Molar Mass (C10 H14 O)150.22g/mol—
Boiling Point at 1.013 hPa222.9°C—
Heat of Vaporization at 222.9°C329kJ/kg—
Solubility of o-tert.-Butylphenol in water at 20°C0.23% mass—
Water Contentmax. 0.1 wt. %DIN 51777
Phenol Contentmax. 0.05% massGC
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 355°CDIN 51794
Refractive Index1.522-1.525-ASTM D 1747
Melting Point- 7°CDIN ISO 3841
Hydroxyl Numberapprox. 370mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926
Flash Pointapprox. 80°CASTM D 93

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Road or Railway tankers, about 200 I iron drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Stored in Stainless steel vessels (Steel No: 1.4541 or 1.4571), under nitrogen 12 months, in drums about 12 months.

Precautions For Safe Handling

Advice on safe handling

  • Wear personal protective equipment.

Advice on protection against fire and explosion

  • Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storage areas and containers

  • Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.

Storage class (TRGS 510)

  • 8AL: Combustible liquids, corrosive