3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol

• CAT Number: M070413
• CAS Number: 1020-31-1
• Molecular Formula: C14H22O2
• Molecular Weight: 222.328
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-ditert-butylbenzene-1,2-diol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C14H22O2/c1-13(2,3)9-7-10(14(4,5)6)12(16)11(15)8-9/h7-8,15-16H,1-6H3
• InChIKey: PJZLSMMERMMQBJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=C(C(=C1)O)O)C(C)(C)C

3,5-Di-tert-butylcatechol is an organic compound featuring two bulky tert-butyl groups attached to a catechol core. This antioxidant is widely used to prevent the oxidation of polymers, fuels, and other sensitive chemicals. Its steric hindrance, provided by the tert-butyl groups, enhances its stability and effectiveness as a radical scavenger. In addition to its industrial applications, 3,5-di-tert-butylcatechol is used in chemical research, particularly in studying oxidation-reduction processes and stabilizing reactive intermediates in various organic reactions.