2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

CAS NO.：719-22-2
Empirical Formula: C14H20O2
Molecular Weight: 220.31
MDL number: MFCD00001601
EINECS: 211-946-0
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-01-27 09:38:02

What is 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone?

Chemical properties

ORANGE TO BROWN CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

The Uses of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

2.6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone was used as a treatment agent to improve germination, plant health and yield.

The Uses of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone was used as an antioxidant to study the elimination rate of micro pollutant from storm and waste water. It was also used as a metabolite of butylated hydroxytoluene. It is used as a treatment agent to improve germination and plant health.

What are the applications of Application

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone is a treatment agent to improve germination

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-Di-tert-butylbenzoquinone is a member of 1,4-benzoquinones.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 30, p. 982, 1965 DOI: 10.1021/jo01015a006
Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 5929, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93508-7

Purification Methods

It can be recrystallised from MeOH and sublimes in a vacuum. [Beilstein 7 IV 2116.]

Properties of 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

Melting point:	65-67 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	75-80 °C (0.7 mmHg)
Density	1.0106 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4970 (estimate)
Flash point:	>110°(230°F)
storage temp.	Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
solubility	Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form	Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color	Orange to brown
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1911512
Stability:	Light sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	719-22-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(719-22-2)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,6-Di-tert-butylbenzoquinone (719-22-2)

Safety information for 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.