Properties:
Melting point (ºC): 131
Boiling point (ºC, atmospheric pressure): 278
Flash Point (ºC): 130
Solubility: insoluble in water
Relative Density (25ºC,4ºC): 0.864
Vapour pressure 0.00259mmHg at 25°C
Refractive index 1.49
Uses:
2,4,6-Tri-tert-butylphenol is used in organic synthesis as an antioxidant for aviation gas oils, as an antioxidant for natural and synthetic glues and as an inefficient stabiliser for synthetic glues, and as a heat stabiliser for polyenes and high impact polystyrene.