2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol

Name: 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-049546

About 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol, a phenolic building block registered under CAS number 2417-04-1. The compound has the formula C16H18O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 242.31 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol. It is also known as 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diol or 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diol.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. SDS and detailed specification sheets can be requested with your quotation.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol
Catalogue No.	VQ-049546
CAS Number	2417-04-1
IUPAC name	4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₆H₁₈O₂
Molecular weight	242.31 g/mol
Exact mass	242.1307
InChIKey	YGYPMFPGZQPETF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C)C2=CC(=C(C(=C2)C)O)C
PubChem CID	75490

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	4.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	2 / 2
TPSA	40.5 Å²
Synonyms	3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diol, [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diol, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diol, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diol, di(2,6-dimethylphenol), 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diol, (1,1'-Biphenyl)-4,4'-diol, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-, 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-p,p'-biphenol, 3,3',5,5'-Tetramethyl(1,1'-biphenyl)-4,4'-diol, 3,3,5,5-Tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4-diol, 4-(4-Hydroxy-3,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-2,6-dimethyl-phenol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

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 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol?

The CAS Registry Number of 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol is 2417-04-1. It is also known as 3,3',5,5'-tetramethylbiphenyl-4,4'-diol, [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4,4'-diol, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-, 3,3',5,5'-tetramethyl-1,1'-biphenyl-4,4'-diol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol?

2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol has the molecular formula C16H18O2 and a molecular weight of 242.31 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-(4-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylphenyl)-2,6-dimethylphenol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol can I order?

We supply 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol?

Yes. Every lot of 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol 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 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2,2',6,6'-Tetramethyl-4,4'-biphenol 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.