Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
24-Dimethyl-6-tert-butylphenol is an alkylated phenol used industrially as an antioxidant e.g. to prevent gumming in fuels and as an ultraviolet stabilizer. It is used in jet fuels gasolines and avgas. It is a clear liquid with melting point 21-23 °C and boiling point 248-249 °C. It is also used in printing industry. It is stable in acidic neutral and alkaline solutions and is considered to not be readily biodegradable.
