3304. 2,5-Di-tert-pentylhydroquinone

Nomenclature

CAS number: 79-74-3
2,5-Bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)-1,4-benzenediol; 2,5-di-tert-amylhydroquinone; 2,5-bis(1,1-dimethylpropyl)hydroquinone; Santovar A.
C16H26O2; mol wt 250.38.
C 76.75%, H 10.47%, O 12.78%.

Description and references

Prepn: Erickson, GB 596461 (1948 to Mathieson Alkali Works).

Chemical structure

Properties

Crystals, mp 179.4-180.4°.

Use

As a staining protector in rubber.