6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol

Name: 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-041282

About 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol

Listed under CAS 1879-09-0, 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol is a process intermediate or related compound of Oxymetazoline available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C12H18O and its molecular weight is 178.27 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol. Alternative names: 2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol and 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol.

It is supplied as a solid. Store the standard in its sealed vial, protected from light and moisture, and follow the storage condition printed on the COA. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Process chemists and analysts use it when developing synthetic routes to Oxymetazoline, tracking process-related impurities and validating analytical methods. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

API route development
Impurity fate & purge studies
Analytical method development
Fine chemical synthesis

Industries

Related to Oxymetazoline

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol
Catalogue No.	VQ-041282
CAS Number	1879-09-0
IUPAC name	2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₂H₁₈O
Molecular weight	178.27 g/mol
Exact mass	178.1358
InChIKey	OPLCSTZDXXUYDU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C(=C1)C(C)(C)C)O)C
PubChem CID	15884

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	4
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol, 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol, 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol, Topanol A, Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4,6-dimethyl-, Prodox 340, 2,4-Xylenol, 6-tert-butyl-, 2-methyl-6-tert-butyl-p-cresol, 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butyl phenol, M 24 (antioxidant), 6-t-Butyl-2,4-xylenol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Harmful / irritant

Health hazard

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H302Harmful if swallowed
H310Fatal in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H373May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements: P260, P262, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P273, P280, P301 + P316, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P361 + P364, P362 + P364, P391, 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 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol?

The CAS Registry Number of 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol is 1879-09-0. It is also known as 2-(tert-Butyl)-4,6-dimethylphenol, 2,4-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol, 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol?

6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol has the molecular formula C12H18O and a molecular weight of 178.27 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-tert-butyl-4,6-dimethylphenol.

What is 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol used for?

6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol is supplied as a characterised reference material related to Oxymetazoline. 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 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol can I order?

We supply 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol, 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 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol?

Yes. Every lot of 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol 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 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol be shipped internationally?

Yes. 6-tert-Butyl-2,4-xylenol 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.