C10H14O
Para Tertiary Butyl Phenol is an intermediate organic aromatic compound prepared by acid-catalyzed alkylation of phenol with isobutene in the presence of zinc chloride or with tert-butanol in sulfuric acid as catalyst. PTBP is a member of the class of phenols that is substituted with a tert-butyl group at position 4.
4-(t-butyl)phenol, 4-tert-butylphenol; 4-tertiary-butylphenol, butylphen; p-tert-butylphenol
Property
Specifications
Structure
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IUPAC Name
4-tert-butylphenol
Appearance
White Solid at 20 °C
Molar Mass
150.221 g/mol
Density
0.908 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point
99.5 °C (211.1 °F; 372.6 K)
Boiling Point
239.8 °C (463.6 °F; 513.0 K)
Solubility in Water
0.6 g/L (20 °C)
Vapour Pressure
0.0361mmHg at 25°C
Flash Point
113°C
Viscosity
-
Odour
Distinct Phenolic
APHA Value
100 or less
Hazard Identification
UN No: 3261 / UN Class: 8
PTBP is used as a terminator to control the molecular weight of Polycarbonates during the manufacturing process.
PTBP is also used in the manufacturing process PTBP formaldehyde resin for surface coating applications which has an end use as tackifier for synthetic Rubber and as an adhesives in tyre industry.
PTBP is an important raw material in the perfume industry.
PTBP can be used as UV absorbent, anti-chaps for pesticide, rubber, coatings and as an effective antioxidant for lubricating oil.
According to research Para Tertiary Butyl Phenol market is projected to grow in between 3% - 5% CAGR during the assessment period of 2022-2031 due to growing demand of PTBP in Paint , coating and automotive Industries.
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Indian
Packaging available in 25 kg bags.
PTBP can be stored under cool dry conditions. It is recommended that Para Tertiary Butyl Phenol be used within 12 months from the date of manufacture.
