3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

CAS NO.：1020-31-1
Empirical Formula: C14H22O2
Molecular Weight: 222.32
MDL number: MFCD00008819
EINECS: 213-816-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-04-24 17:21:45

What is 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol?

Chemical properties

white to pale brown solid

The Uses of 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

It is an important raw material and intermediate used in organic synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.

Purification Methods

Recrystallise the catechol from pet ether. [ Ley & Müller Chem Ber 89 1402 1956, UV Flaig et al. Z Naturforschung 10b 668 1955.] Also purify it by crystallising three times from pentane [Funabiki et al. J Am Chem Soc 108 2921 1986].

Properties of 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

Melting point:	95-100 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	145 °C / 5mmHg
Density	1.0200 (rough estimate)
refractive index	1.4576 (estimate)
storage temp.	Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature
form	Solid
pka	10.04±0.15(Predicted)
color	White to pale brown
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	1370212
Stability:	Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	1020-31-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	1,2-Benzenediol, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(1020-31-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	1,2-Benzenediol, 3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)- (1020-31-1)

Safety information for 3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

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	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 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.