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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone

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Product Name:
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone
Synonyms:
  • 2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-
  • 3,5-Di-tert-butylquinone
  • 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone
  • BHT-quinone
  • Benzoquinone, 2,6-di-(
  • 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone, 98% 1GR
  • 2,6-Di-tert-butylcyclohexa-2,5-diene-1,4-dione
  • 2,6-bis(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
CAS:
719-22-2
MF:
C14H20O2
MW:
220.31
EINECS:
211-946-0
Product Categories:
  • C13 to C14
  • Carbonyl Compounds
  • Anthraquinones, Hydroquinones and Quinones
  • Benzoquinones
  • Ketones
Mol File:
719-22-2.mol
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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone Chemical Properties

Melting point:
65-67 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:
75-80 °C (0.7 mmHg)
Density 
1.0106 (rough estimate)
refractive index 
1.4970 (estimate)
Flash point:
>110°(230°F)
storage temp. 
Amber Vial, -20°C Freezer, Under inert atmosphere
solubility 
Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
form 
Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color 
Orange to brown
Water Solubility 
Insoluble in water.
BRN 
1911512
Stability:
Light sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference
719-22-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
2,5-Cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione, 2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-(719-22-2)
EPA Substance Registry System
2,6-Di-tert-butylbenzoquinone (719-22-2)
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Safety Information

Hazard Codes 
Xi
Risk Statements 
36/37/38
Safety Statements 
26-36-36/37/39-22
WGK Germany 
3
RTECS 
DK3970000
TSCA 
Yes
HS Code 
29146990
Hazardous Substances Data
719-22-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

ORANGE TO BROWN CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

Uses

2.6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone was used as a treatment agent to improve germination, plant health and yield.

Uses

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-1,4-benzoquinone was used as an antioxidant to study the elimination rate of micro pollutant from storm and waste water. It was also used as a metabolite of butylated hydroxytoluene. It is used as a treatment agent to improve germination and plant health.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,6-Di-tert-butylbenzoquinone is a member of 1,4-benzoquinones.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 30, p. 982, 1965 DOI: 10.1021/jo01015a006
Tetrahedron Letters, 30, p. 5929, 1989 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93508-7

Purification Methods

It can be recrystallised from MeOH and sublimes in a vacuum. [Beilstein 7 IV 2116.]

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-benzoquinone Preparation Products And Raw materials

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