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4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid as a thermal stabilizer in PVC. It is used as a intermediate in chemical industry for producing esters of PTBBA, a chain stop agent in resins. It used as a potent yeast sirtuin (Sir2p) inhibitor.
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4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid as a thermal stabilizer in PVC. It is used as a intermediate in chemical industry for producing esters of PTBBA, a chain stop agent in resins. It used as a potent yeast sirtuin (Sir2p) inhibitor.
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area. Store away from oxidizing agent.
Specifications
Melting Point | 164°C to 168°C |
Boiling Point | 280°C (decomposition) |
Flash Point | 180°C (356°F) |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN2811 |
Beilstein | 607545 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
Formula Weight | 178.23 |
Percent Purity | ≥99% |
Chemical Name or Material | 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H302-H311-H332-H360-H372-H500 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H311-H360-H372-H373-H302 Toxic in contact with skin. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P308+P313-P312-P330-P361-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 202-696-3 |
RTECSNumber | DG4708000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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