o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol

Name: o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-032363

About o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol

o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol (CAS 2409-55-4) is an impurity of Butylhydroxytoluene offered by Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C11H16O and its molecular weight is 164.24 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol. It is also known as 2-(tert-Butyl)-4-methylphenol or 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresol.

It is supplied as a solid. Keep the vial tightly closed, protected from light and humidity, at the temperature stated on the Certificate of Analysis. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

This Butylhydroxytoluene impurity supports analytical method development and validation (AMV), batch release testing and the impurity sections of ANDA and DMF filings. Typical end-use sectors are pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol in 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers 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	o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol
Catalogue No.	VQ-032363
CAS Number	2409-55-4
IUPAC name	2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol
Molecular formula	C₁₁H₁₆O
Molecular weight	164.24 g/mol
Exact mass	164.1201
Grade	Reference Standard
HSN code	38229090
InChIKey	IKEHOXWJQXIQAG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1=CC(=C(C=C1)O)C(C)(C)C
PubChem CID	17004

Physical properties
Physical form	Solid
LogP (XLogP3)	3.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 1
TPSA	20.2 Å²
Synonyms	2-(tert-Butyl)-4-methylphenol, 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresol, p-Cresol, 2-tert-butyl-, 4-Methyl-6-t-butylphenol, 4-Methyl-2-t-butylphenol, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol, 1-Hydroxy-2-tert-butyl-4-methylbenzene, Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methyl-, 2-TBMP, 4-Methyl-2-tert-butylphenol, 2-t-Butyl-p-cresol, 2-Terc.butyl-p-kresol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Corrosive

Harmful / irritant

Environmental hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

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

Precautionary statements: P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P273, P280, P301 + P330 + P331, P302 + P361 + P354, P304 + P340, P305 + P354 + P338, P316, P317, P319, P321, P363, P391, 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 o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol?

The CAS Registry Number of o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol is 2409-55-4. It is also known as 2-(tert-Butyl)-4-methylphenol, 2-tert-Butyl-p-cresol, p-Cresol, 2-tert-butyl-.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol?

o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol has the molecular formula C11H16O and a molecular weight of 164.24 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol.

What is o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol used for?

o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol 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 o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol can I order?

We supply o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol 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 o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol?

Yes. Every lot of o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol 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 o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol be shipped internationally?

Yes. o-tert-Butyl-p-cresol 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.