Key Properties
tert-Butyl Catechol (TBC) is an organic phenolic inhibitor with the molecular formula C₁₀H₁₄O₂. It is commonly used as a polymerization inhibitor and antioxidant in monomers and resin systems. It appears as a white to light yellow crystalline solid and is soluble in many organic solvents.
Key Features
TBC provides excellent inhibition performance against unwanted polymerization during storage, transportation, and processing. It offers good thermal stability and effective antioxidant performance, helping improve product stability and handling safety in reactive monomer systems.
Main Applications
TBC is widely used as a polymerization inhibitor for styrene, butadiene, vinyl acetate, acrylic monomers, and unsaturated polyester resin systems. It is also used in synthetic rubber, plastics, coatings, adhesives, and petrochemical processes.
Production Process
tert-Butyl Catechol is typically produced through alkylation of catechol with isobutylene or tert-butanol under catalytic conditions, followed by purification to obtain the required industrial-grade product.
