4-tert-Butylphenol

4-tert-Butylphenol

Formula	CAS
C10H14O	98-54-4

Background
4-tert-Butylphenol is an antioxidant used in adhesives, soaps, and plastics. It is also used as a de-emulsifiers for oil field use and as a motor oil additive. It is used to manufacture 4-tert-Butylphenol formaldehyde resin.

Synonyms
4-tert-Butylphenol
p-tert-Butylphenol
4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenol
Butylphen

Uses
Adhesives (antioxidant)
Cosmetics (lip liners)
De-emulsifiers for oil field use
Motor oil additive
Plastics (antioxidant)
Varnish and lacquer resin intermediate

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions
Depigmentation

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Referenties

1.	Romaguera C, Grimalt F. Occupational leukoderma and contact dermatitis from paratertiary-butylphenol. Contact Dermatitis 1981;7(3):159-160
2.	Bruze M., Patch testing with a mixture of 2 phenol-formaldehyde resins. Contact Dermatitis 1988;19(2):116-119.
3.	Bajaj AK, Gupta SC, Chatterjee AK. Contact depigmentation from free para-tertiary-butylphenol in bindi adhesive. Contact Dermatitis 1990;22(2):99-102.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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