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C11H14O2
178.23 g/mol
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4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid

CAS98-73-7EC202-696-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Organic Acid
Primary Use
Alkyd resin modifier and corrosion inhibitor

4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid is an alkylbenzene derivative used primarily to modify alkyd resins and as a corrosion inhibitor. It also serves as an additive in cutting oils and as a dispersing agent in paint formulations.

Alkyd resin modifierCorrosion inhibitorCutting oil additive

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Danger
H302Harmful if swallowed
H372Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H360May damage fertility or the unborn child
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H370Causes damage to organs
H320Causes eye irritation
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401Toxic to aquatic life
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

4-tert-butylbenzoic acid

InChIKey

KDVYCTOWXSLNNI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)(C)C1=CC=C(C=C1)C(=O)O

Synonyms (20)
  • 5R0
  • TBBA
  • 4-t-butylbenzoate
  • 4-t-butylbenzoic acid
  • 4-tert-Butylbenzoic acid
  • 4-tertiary-butylbenzoic acid
  • Benzoic acid, 4-tert-butyl-
  • Benzoic acid, p-tert-butyl-
  • Kyselina p-terc.butylbenzoova
  • Mesalazine Impurity 3
  • P-TERT-BUTYLBENZOIC ACID
  • benzoic acid, 4-t-butyl-
  • p-sec-Butylbenzoic acid
  • p-t-Butylbenzoic acid