- Chemical Name:4-tert-butylphenol
- CAS Number:98-54-4
- Chemical Family:Phenols & Phenolics
- Synonyms:4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol, p-t-Butyl Phenol, p-tert-Butylphenol, para-tertiary-butylphenol, PTBP
PARA TERTIARY BUTYL PHENOL (PTBP) is an alkylated phenol obtained by reacting high purity isobutylene with phenol. PTBP is a white to pale yellow solid usually sold in the form of flakes to chemical manufacturers. The product is used as an intermediate in a range of industries.