Substance profile
6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol
6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol is an off-white powder.
01 · Identification
What 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methyl… is
6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methylenedi-p-cresol is an off-white powder. Its molecular formula is C23H32O2 and its molecular weight is 340.5 g/mol. It melts at 123 °C, is soluble in water.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for 6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methyl…
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02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H360F | May damage fertility. |
03 · Physical and chemical properties
6,6'-di-tert-butyl-2,2'-methyl… properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 123 °C (253.4 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.085 g/cm³ | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Solubility | Soluble in oxygen and aromatic solvents. | HSDB | |
| Water solubility = 0.02 mg/l. | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.