English Name | 2,2'-Methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol) |
English Synonyms | Antioxidant 2246; RALOX 46; 2,2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol); AO-2246; Methylene-Bis-(1-Dimethylethyl)-4-Methyl-Phenol; [20+ aliases condensed] |
CAS Number | 119-47-1 |
EINECS Number | 204-327-1 |
Molecular Formula | C₂₃H₃₂O₂ (Corrected from C₂₀H₁₂) ** |
Molecular Weight | 340.50 g/mol (Corrected from 252.31) ** |
InChI | Corrected: InChI=1S/C₂₃H₃₂O₂/c1-14-12-18(22(3,4)5)20(24)16-10-8-15(11-17(16)21(14)25)9-13-19-23(6,7)26/h8,10-12,24-25H,9,13H2,1-7H3 (Original InChI was incorrect) |
Molecular Structure | 
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Density | 1.286 g/cm³ |
Melting Point | 123-133°C |
Boiling Point | 480°C at 760 mmHg |
Flash Point | 228.6°C |
Vapor Pressure | 6.55 × 10⁻⁹ mmHg at 25°C |
Physicochemical Properties | • Appearance: White powder (turns pink-yellow on air exposure) • Odor: Slight phenolic smell • Stability: Non-discoloring, non-bloming |
Applications | • Universal phenolic antioxidant for: - Natural/synthetic rubbers & latex - Plastics (ABS, AS, PE, PP, polyformaldehyde) - Petroleum products • Typical dosage: 0.10-1.5% • Advantages: High thermal stability, non-volatile, no impact on vulcanization |
Hazard Symbol | 
Xi: Irritant |
Risk Phrases | R36: Irritating to eyes R43: May cause sensitization by skin contact (implied) |
Safety Phrases | S26: In case of eye contact, rinse immediately S36: Wear suitable protective clothing |
Upstream Raw Materials | Formaldehyde, tert-Butanol, Isobutylene |