Eastman™ DTBHQ

Application/Uses

- Antioxidant
- Inhibitor
- Polymerization inhibitor
- Stabilizer
- Stabilizer for synthetic rubbers and plastics

Product Description

Eastman™ DTBHQ (2,5-ditert-butylhydroquinone) is a white to tan crystalline solid that is insoluble in water and caustic solutions. Eastman™ DTBHQ has a low vapor pressure and has short induction periods in peroxide-catalyzed polymerizations.

Typical Properties

Property	Typical Value, Units
Molecular Weight	222.31
Empirical Formula	C14H22O2
Appearance	White to tan crystals
Assay	99 wt %
Specific Gravity	1.07
Melting Point	215°C (419°F)
Boiling Point	321°C (610°F)
Flash PointCleveland Open Cup	216°C (420°F)
Autoignition Temperature	421°C (790°F)
Solubility @ 25º (77ºF) in Water In Caustic In Acetone In Ethanol (95%) In Ethyl Acetate In Toluene In Styrene	Insoluble Insoluble 25 wt % 17 wt % 31 wt % < 1 wt % < 5 wt %

Comments

Properties reported here are typical of average lots. Eastman makes no representation that the material in any particular shipment will conform exactly to the values given.

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