4-tert-Octylphenol CAS 140-66-9

CAS No.: 140-66-9
MF: C14H22O, C14H22O
EINECS No.: 205-426-2
Synonym: 4-(1,1,3,3-TETRAMETHYLBUTYL)PHENOL; 4-TERT-OCTYLPHENOL; 4-(DI-ISO-BUTYL) PHENOL; P-TERT-OCTYLPHENOL; P-T-OCTYL PHENOL

What is 4-tert-Octylphenol with CAS 140-66-9?

4-tert-Octylphenol is a potential environmental pollutant and it exhibits toxic and estrogenic effects on mammalian cells. It binds to estrogen receptors and exerts estrogenic actions in vitro.

Specification

Melting point	79-82 °C(lit.)
Boiling point	175 °C30 mm Hg(lit.)
density	0.95 g/cm3 (20℃)
refractive index	1.5003 (estimate)
Fp	145 °C
storage temp.	-20°C
solubility	water: slightly soluble0.007g/L at 20°C
pka	10.15±0.15(Predicted)
form	neat
color	White flakes
PH Range	6 at 10 g/l at 20 °C
BRN	513992
Stability:	Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
CAS DataBase Reference	140-66-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Phenol, 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)-(140-66-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	p-(1,1,3,3-Tetramethylbutyl)phenol (140-66-9)

Application

A common environmental pollutant showing weak estrogenic effects. 4-tert-Octylphenol has been shown to cause harm to the male reproductive system of vertebrates.