2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

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.

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Applications
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.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 719-22-2
• Molecular Formula: C14H20O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 220.312
• MDL Number: MFCD00001601
• InChI Key: RDQSIADLBQFVMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione, 2,6-di-tert-butylbenzoquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butylquinone, 2,6-di-t-butyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis 1,1-dimethylethyl, p-benzoquinone, 2,6-di-tert-butyl, unii-4c9d8l0y0t, 2,6-di tert-butyl benzo-1,4-quinone
• PubChem CID: 12867
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-ditert-butylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=O)C=C(C1=O)C(C)(C)C

• Melting Point: 65°C to 69°C
• Flash Point: >110°C (230°F)
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 1911512
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 220.31
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P280-P302+P352-P305+P351+P338-P332+P313-P362
EINECSNumber	211-946-0
RTECSNumber	DK3970000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only