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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane
C18H22
238.4 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane

CAS1889-67-4EC217-568-2
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Aromatic
Primary Use
flame retardant for EPS

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane is an organic compound used as a flame retardant for expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. Its structure features two aromatic rings and no hydrogen-bond donor or acceptor groups, contributing to its low polarity and high lipophilicity.

flame retardant for EPSinsulator material component

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H413May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-diphenylbutane (CAS 1889-67-4) is 2902.90.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2902.90

EU CN code (8-digit)

2902 90 00

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

(2,3-dimethyl-3-phenylbutan-2-yl)benzene

InChIKey

HGTUJZTUQFXBIH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)(C1=CC=CC=C1)C(C)(C)C2=CC=CC=C2

Synonyms (24)
  • .alpha.,.alpha.'-Dicumyl
  • 1,2-Diphenyltetramethylethane
  • Dicumene
  • Dicumyl
  • Interox CC-DFB
  • Perkadox 30
  • bicumyl

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