Sasol P-tert-butylphenol

Para-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: 4-tert-butylphenol

CAS Number: 98-54-4

Chemical Family: Alkylphenols, Phenols, Phenols & Phenolics

Synonyms: 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol, p-t-Butyl Phenol, p-tert-Butylphenol, para-tertiary-butylphenol, PTBP

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
CAS No.
98-54-4
EC No.
202-679-0

Applications & Uses

Markets

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color Number (APHA) (50 % in methanol solution) max. 15mg Pt/lDIN EN 1557
p-tert-Butylphenol Contentmin. 99% massGC
Oher Mono Butylphenols Contentmax. 1% massGC
Dibutylphenols Contentmax. 0.5% massGC
Molar Mass (C10 H14 O)150.22g/mol
Bulk Density (flakes)approx. 450g/l
Boiling Point at 1.013 hPa237.5°C
Heat of Vaporization at Boiling Point370kJ/kg
Solubility of p-tert.-Butylphenol in water at 20°C0.05% mass
Solubility (Water in p-tert.-Butylphenol at 90°C)1.49% mass
Water Contentmax. 0.05% massRCM 3804
Phenol Contentmax. 0.05% massGC
Hydroxyl Numberapprox. 370mg KOH/gDIN EN 13926
Flash Pointapprox. 115°CDIN 51758
Ignition Temperatureapprox. 510°CDIN 51794
Heat of Fusion117kJ/kg
Setting Pointapprox. 98°CDIN ISO 3841

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

In flake form in 20kg polyethylene bags on about 1t pallets, Big Bags 500kg and 800kg.

Storage & Handling

Storage And Handling

Excluding exposure to light and moisture, about 6 months, tends to congeal, storage time for flakes in Big Bags 7-14 days.

Safe Handling Advice

  • Avoid dust formation. During processing, dust may form explosive mixture in air. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Keep away from direct sunlight.

Storage/Transport temperature

  • max. 35°C(max. 95°F)

Load/Unload temperature

  • 120°C (248°F)