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2,6-Di-T-Butyl-4-Methylphenol

BHT, butylated hydroxytoluene

((CH₃)₃C)₂CH₃C₆H₂OH

F.W. 220.36

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Hazard Alert

Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Body tissue irritant. LD₅₀ 890 mg/kg.

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Storage:

Organic #8

Disposal:

#24a

Shelf Life:

Good. Product will react with oxygen; limit exposure to air.

Soluble:

Alcohol, xylenes, and acetone.

Color:

White

Odor:

None

CAS No.:

128-37-0

Technical Note:

A safer alternative for melting point determination: melting point is 69–71 ºC.