Formula |
CAS |
C10H14O |
98-54-4 |
Background4-tert-Butylphenol is an antioxidant used
in adhesives, soaps, and plastics. It is also used as a de-emulsifiers for
oil field use and as a motor oil additive. It is used to manufacture
4-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin.
Synonyms
4-tert-Butylphenol
p-tert-Butylphenol
4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol
Butylphen
Uses
Adhesives (antioxidant)
Cosmetics (lip liners)
De-emulsifiers for oil
field use
Motor oil additive
Plastics (antioxidant)
Varnish and
lacquer resin intermediate
Cross-Reactions
Unusual ReactionsDepigmentation
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Referenties
1. |
Romaguera C, Grimalt F. Occupational
leukoderma and contact dermatitis from paratertiary-butylphenol.
Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(3):159-160 |
2. |
Bruze M., Patch testing with a mixture of
2 phenol-formaldehyde resins. Contact Dermatitis
1988;19(2):116-119. |
3. |
Bajaj AK, Gupta SC, Chatterjee AK.
Contact depigmentation from free para-tertiary-butylphenol in
bindi adhesive. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22(2):99-102. |
Auteur(s):dr. Jan R. Mekkes. Dermatoloog, Amsterdam
UMC.