2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol (CAS 728-40-5)
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2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol is a chemical compound of interest in the field of organic chemistry due to its antioxidant properties. Researchers study this molecule to understand the stabilization mechanisms it provides to various materials, such as polymers, by scavenging free radicals and thereby slowing the oxidation process. Its bulky tert-butyl groups provide steric hindrance, which is a subject of study in relation to the spatial configuration and how it affects the compound′s reactivity and protective capabilities. In addition to its role in inhibiting oxidative degradation, this compound is also used in mechanistic studies to better understand the nitration process of phenolic compounds. Furthermore, its distinctive UV-Vis absorption characteristics make it a useful standard in spectroscopic analysis, where it is used to calibrate instruments and develop new analytical techniques in the investigation of phenolic antioxidants.
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol (CAS 728-40-5) References
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Ordering Information
| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol, 500 mg | sc-497261 | 500 mg | $306.00 | |||
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol, 1 g | sc-497261A | 1 g | $388.00 | |||
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-nitrophenol, 5 g | sc-497261B | 5 g | $959.00 |