Characteristics
Inexpensive UV absorber with good performance, but tends to turn yellow when exposed to light. 4-tert-Butylphenyl Salicylate can be used in PVC, polyethylene, cellulosic plastics and polyurethane. The addition amount is 0.2-1.5 parts.
Definition
ChEBI: 4-tert-Butylphenyl Salicylate is a carbonyl compound.
Hazard
Moderately toxic by ingestion.
Safety Profile
Moderately toxic by
ingestion. When heated to decomposition it
emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
Synthesis
4-tert-Butylphenyl Salicylate is obtained by reacting salicylic acid with 4-tert-butylphenol with phosphorus oxychloride.