2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol

Name: 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032364

About 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol

2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol (CAS 88-60-8) is an impurity of Butylhydroxytoluene offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C11H16O and its molecular weight is 164.24 g/mol. It is also known as 6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol or 6-tert-Butyl-3-methylphenol.

The product is provided as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

As a characterised impurity of Butylhydroxytoluene, it is used for analytical method development, method validation (AMV) and routine quality-control testing, and it supports ANDA and DMF regulatory filings. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical method development
Method validation (AMV)
QC release testing
ANDA / DMF filings

Industries

Related to Butylhydroxytoluene

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol
Catalogue No.	VQ-032364
CAS Number	88-60-8
IUPAC name	2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₆O
Molecular weight	164.24 g/mol
Exact mass	164.1201
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	XOUQAVYLRNOXDO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)C(C)(C)C)O
PubChem CID	6937

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol, 6-tert-Butyl-3-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenol, 3-Methyl-6-tert-butylphenol, Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-5-methyl-, m-Cresol, 6-tert-butyl-, 6-tert-Butyl-3-cresol, 2-t-Butyl-5-methylphenol, Phenol, 2-tert-butyl-5-methyl-, Benzene, 1-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-4-methyl-

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H315Causes skin irritation
H318Causes serious eye damage
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P317, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P352, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P363

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol is 88-60-8. It is also known as 6-tert-Butyl-m-cresol, 6-tert-Butyl-3-methylphenol, 5-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol?

2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol has the molecular formula C11H16O and a molecular weight of 164.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-tert-butyl-5-methylphenol.

What is 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol used for?

2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Butylhydroxytoluene. It is used for analytical method development and validation (AMV), impurity profiling, stability studies and quality control, and in ANDA/DMF regulatory filings.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol can I order?

We supply 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol in Reference Standard grade, in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol?

Yes. Every lot of 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-tert-Butyl-5-Methylphenol is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.