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2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone

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Synonym(s):

2,5-Di-tert-butylhydroquinone

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About This Item

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

Quality Level

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

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

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Skin Sens. 1 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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