tert-Butyl Hydroquinone (CAS 1948-33-0)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

tert-BUTYL HYDROQUINONE

Cat. NoKC.2010003 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC10H14O2 CAS1948-33-0 Molecular Weight166.22 g/mol

Pack sizes 250GM500GM2.5KG

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Irritant

Environmental hazard

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Tert-butylhydroquinone appears as white to light tan crystalline powder or a fine beige powder. Very slight aromatic odor. (NTP, 1992)

CIR ingredient: TBHQ
CIR ingredient: t-Butyl Hydroquinone
Used as antioxidant for fats and oils (approved for use in foods); [HSDB] Used at concentrations of 0.1 to 1.0% in cosmetics; Also used to prevent rancidity in food at concentrations of 0.02%; [REPROTOX]
Metal Machining [Category: Heat or Machine]

Physical Description	Tert-butylhydroquinone appears as white to light tan crystalline powder or a fine beige powder. Very slight aromatic odor. (NTP, 1992)
Color/Form	White to light tan crystalline powder or a fine beige powder
Odor	Very slight aromatic odor
Melting Point	261 to 264 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	563 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	340 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	1.05 (NTP, 1992) - Denser than water; will sink
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	less than 1 mmHg at 68 °F (NTP, 1992)
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	2-tert-butylbenzene-1,4-diol
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
CAS	1948-33-0
SMILES	CC(C)(C)C1=C(C=CC(=C1)O)O
InChIKey	BGNXCDMCOKJUMV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.2010003
Pack sizes	250GM · 500GM · 2.5KG

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.