- Chemical Name:2,4-di-tert-butylphenol
- CAS Number:96-76-4
- Chemical Family:Phenols & Phenolics
- Synonyms:2,4-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)phenol, 2,4-Bis(tert-butyl)phenol, 2,4-Di-tert-butylhydroxybenzene, NSC 174502
is a high volume di butyl phenol that is produced by reacting excess isobutylene with phenol. This product is used as a raw material intermediate to make antioxidants, insecticides. This product can also be directly used as antioxidants in certain fuels.