Abstract
2, 2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol), antioxidant CAPOX 2246, (CAS No. 119-47-1), is an excellent, non-discoloring, non-staining hindered phenolic antioxidant and thermal stabilizer. Typical applications include hot-melt adhesives, natural rubber adhesives, ABS, EVA, polypropylene and polyethylene. CAPOX 2246 also functions as an oxidation inhibitor for fats, oils and paraffin wax.
Identification
Name: 2, 2'-Methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol)
Synonyms : 2, 2'-Methylene-bis(6-tert-butyl-PARA-cresol); 2, 2'-Methylenebis(4-methyl-6-tert-butylphenol); 6, 6'-Di-tert-butyl-2, 2'-methylenedi-p-cresol; Antioxidant 2246
Molecular Formula C23H32O2
Molecular Weight 340.50
CAS Registry Number 119-47-1
EINECS 204-327-1
Equivalents
Vulkanox BKF from LANXXESS
IONOL 46
Cyanox 2246 from Cytec
Lowinox 22M46 from Chemtura
Sumilizer MDP from Sumitomo
Vanox 2246 from R. T. Vanderbilt
Application
CAPOX 2246 is mainly used as antioxidant in natural rubber, latex, synthetic latex, as well as kinds of plastic products. Also in oil products and fattiness food, it can act suitable antioxidant. This product has low toxicity and volatility, no pollution coloration to the applied products. It's a widely applied hindered phenolic antioxidant.
| Index |
Value |
| Appearance |
White or ivory -white crystal powder |
| Melt Point, C |
130 |
| Thermal Loss, % |
≤0.3 |
| Ash (800 C ): % |
≤0.1 |
| Odor |
Slight phenolic |
| Solubility |
Soluble in acetone, alcohol, ethyl acetate, insoluble in water. |
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