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Specifications
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Appearance |
White flake |
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Purity |
99.5% min. |
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Melting point |
97℃ min. |
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Color (APHA) |
50 max. |
Transport Information
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Parameter |
Specification |
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UN Number |
3077 |
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Class |
9 |
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Packing Group |
III |
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H.S. Code |
2907199090103 |
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Stability & Reactivity |
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions. |
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Storage |
Tightly closed. Store in a closed, dry, ventilated place |
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Condition to Avoid |
Strong heating. |
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Package |
Manufacturing Information
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Parameter |
Specification |
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Capacity |
30,000MT/year |
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Frequency |
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Main Export Countries |
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Capacity/Batch |
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Experience |
Production since 2005 |
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Stock |
Applications
1. Intermediate in Resin and Polymer Production
● Phenolic resins:
4-tert-Butylphenol丨CAS 98-54-4 is widely used as a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of phenolic resins.
These resins are utilized in:
o Laminates
o Coatings
o Adhesives
o Insulation materials
● The tert-butyl group enhances thermal and chemical resistance of the final resin products.
2. Plastic and Rubber Additive
● Acts as a stabilizer and antioxidant in rubber and plastic manufacturing.
● Improves durability by inhibiting oxidative degradation of polymers, especially in automotive and industrial rubber applications.
3. Epoxy Resin Modifier
● Used as a modifier in epoxy resin systems to improve flexibility, impact resistance, and adhesion properties.
● Commonly found in electronic encapsulants, adhesives, and coatings.
4. Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate
● Serves as a building block in the synthesis of certain fragrance compounds, especially those requiring a phenolic backbone with steric hindrance.
● Limited use due to its strong phenolic odor.
5. Agricultural Chemicals and Surfactants
● Intermediate in the synthesis of pesticides, herbicides, and surface-active agents.
● Contributes to specific formulations requiring phenolic groups with increased hydrophobicity.
Benefits
1. Enhanced Stability and Performance in Polymers
● The tert-butyl group provides steric protection, leading to improved thermal stability, oxidation resistance, and mechanical strength in final products.
2. Versatility in Synthesis
● Easily undergoes electrophilic substitution, making it a useful precursor for various functionalized phenols, including alkylated, acylated, or halogenated derivatives.
3. Improved Resin Characteristics
● When used in phenolic or epoxy resins, PTBP contributes to lower shrinkage, better adhesion, and chemical resistance, enhancing end-use performance.
Conclusion
4-tert-Butylphenol丨CAS 98-54-4 is a key industrial intermediate widely applied in the production of resins, polymers, antioxidants, and specialty chemicals. It enhances thermal stability, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties in numerous end-use materials. While highly valuable in manufacturing, it requires careful handling due to its potential health and environmental impacts.
