2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-heptylphenol

2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-heptylphenol is a sterically hindered phenol compound used primarily as an industrial antioxidant intermediate. Its structure features a phenol ring with bulky tert-butyl groups and a heptyl side chain, contributing to its role in stabilizing materials against oxidative degradation.