8.21762

2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone
• Linear Formula: 2,5-[CH₃)₃C]₂C₆H₂-1,4-(OH)₂
• CAS Number: 88-58-4
• Molecular Weight: 222.32
• MDL number: MFCD00008825
• UNSPSC Code: 12352104
• EC Index Number: 201-841-8
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.0% (HPLC)
• form: powder
• autoignition temp.: 420 °C
• mp: 212-218 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C14H22O2/c1-13(2,3)9-7-12(16)10(8-11(9)15)14(4,5)6/h7-8,15-16H,1-6H3
• InChI key: JZODKRWQWUWGCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Food Contact Material Study: Investigated the occurrence and application areas of 2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone in food contact materials, highlighting its use and safety implications (Pedersen & Cederberg, 2014).
• Antibacterial and Anti-Biofilm Properties: Explored the potential use of DBHQ as an antibacterial and anti-biofilm agent against Staphylococcus aureus, suggesting new applications in medical and healthcare fields (Kim et al., 2022).
• Cognitive Performance and Metabolomics: Investigated serum and CSF metabolites, including DBHQ, in stroke-free patients, offering insights into vascular risk factors and cognitive performance, relevant for neurological drug development (Peng et al., 2020).
• Cellular Mechanism Study: Assessed the role of DBHQ in Ca2+ handling in cellular models, which could be critical for understanding cellular mechanisms in drug discovery and development (Liu et al., 2015).
• Review on Food Additives: A narrative review highlighting the excessive use of DBHQ in food products and its potential health impacts, emphasizing the need for accurate monitoring and regulatory review (Khezerlou et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Assay (HPLC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Melting range (lower value): ≥ 212 °C
Melting range (upper value): ≤ 218 °C
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS09
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301 - H317 - H335 - H410
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class Code: 6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable