Chemical Properties
Pure product is white powder, slightly yellowish pink color when exposed to air for a long time. Slightly phenolic odor. Easily soluble in benzene, acetone and other organic solvents, insoluble in water, solubility in rubber is higher than 2%.
Uses
LOWINOX® 22M46 stabilizer is a non-discoloring antioxidant based on a sterically hindered alkylated bis-phenol.
Uses
It may be incorporated into the bromobutyl rubber(BIIR) matrix to enhance the overall thermo-reversibility of dicyclopentadiene dicarboxylic acid (DCPDCA) cross-linked BIIR. It may also be used as an antioxidant which shows a higher oxidation stability in distilled biodiesel.
Definition
ChEBI: 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) is a diarylmethane.
General Description
2,2′-Methylenebis(6-
tert-butyl-4-methylphenol) is a phenolic antioxidant commonly used in increasing the oxidation stability in rubber and plastic industries.
Flammability and Explosibility
Not classified
Industrial uses
2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) is used in the following products: adhesives and sealants, lubricants and greases, fuels, hydraulic fluids and metal working fluids.
Source
2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol) is a natural product found in Streptomyces and Aspergillus fumigatus with data available.
Properties and Applications
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TEST ITEMS
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SPECIFICATION
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APPEARANCE
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COLORLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER
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CONTENT
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98.0% min
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MELTING POINT
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124 °C +
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MELTING RANGE
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120-130 °C
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VOLATILE
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0.3% max
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ASH
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0.1% max
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150um SIEVE RESIDUE
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0.5% max
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