White, crystalline powder.No odor. Partially soluble in methanol, ethanol, and acetone; insoluble in water. Combustible.
Antioxidant for gasoline and other hydrocarbons.
3,5-di-Tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl Alcohol is used in preparation of Difluoroketones via HFIP-catalyzed Dehydroxyfluoroalkylation.
3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol is an antioxidant used alone or in combination with other permitted antioxidants. The total amount of all antioxidants added to food must not exceed 0.02% of the oil or fat content of the food, including the essential (volatile) oil content of the food.
ChEBI: 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxymethylphenol is an alkylbenzene.