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HS Code |
482384 |
| Cas Number | 20152-61-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C14H22O |
| Molecular Weight | 206.32 |
| Iupac Name | 2,6-bis(1-methylpropyl)phenol |
| Synonyms | 2,6-Di-sec-butylphenol |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Boiling Point | 290-292°C |
| Melting Point | −6°C |
| Density | 0.915 g/cm³ at 25°C |
| Solubility In Water | Insoluble |
| Flash Point | 140°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.507 - 1.509 at 20°C |
As an accredited 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol factory, we enforce strict quality protocols—every batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety standards.
| Packing | Amber glass bottle containing 100 grams of 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol, tightly sealed with a screw cap, labeled with hazard warnings. |
| Shipping | 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol is shipped in tightly sealed containers, protected from light, moisture, and incompatible substances. It is typically transported as a solid or liquid, following standard regulations for hazardous chemicals. Proper labeling, documentation, and safety data sheets (SDS) accompany the shipment to ensure safe handling during transport. |
| Storage | 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol should be stored in a tightly closed container, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from heat, flames, and incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents. Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. Use secondary containment to prevent spills. Clearly label the storage area and ensure proper grounding and bonding if handling large quantities to prevent static discharge. |
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Every batch of 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol that leaves our chemical plant reflects decisions honed through years of hands-on experience with phenolic manufacturing. Our engineers and senior process technicians don’t just supervise—they know the scent of reacting butyl groups, the telltale viscosity changes, the subtle behavior of high-quality intermediates. Nothing beats the confidence we’ve built by seeing our product meet rigorous benchmarks day after day.
2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol stands out thanks to its molecular structure, where the phenol ring’s ortho positions are both occupied by sec-butyl groups. We manufacture this compound with tight process monitoring, guaranteeing a consistency that supports downstream syntheses without surprise side reactions or off-odors. Our routine GC and HPLC analysis never replace real-world application data: customers across antioxidant production, specialty resins, and chemical intermediates keep reporting how purity above 99% in our lot samples supports their specific formulations.
Not all phenolic antioxidants offer comparable resistance against hydrolysis in harsh environments. 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol exhibits remarkable stability thanks to steric effects around the phenolic oxygen. Our staff observes less color development or resin crosslinking in polymer systems exposed to demanding cure conditions. End users in adhesives and lubricants have told us their blends stay fluid longer, which improves processing and extends product shelf life.
On our shop floor, we operate glass-lined reactors chosen specifically to avoid metal contamination. Temperature ramp rates and agitation settings get tweaked based on real-time analytics, which helps us cut down impurity levels at the source. We learned early that careful vacuum control during final distillation draws off volatile by-products, especially those responsible for unwanted tints in finished goods.
Before packaging, our team checks moisture levels not just because spec sheets demand it but because we’ve seen trace water catalyze phenol oxidation during long-term storage. Warehouses in hot, humid climates highlight this effect, which costs valuable performance. No sampler leaves our line without a recorded Karl Fischer moisture reading—this simple step heads off countless complaints and keeps our product reliable out in the field.
Every manufacturer faces the same raw material pressures. Over our history, we’ve seen disruptions in key feedstocks drive up costs for sec-butanol and phenol. Instead of trading down to cheaper sources, we maintain our contracts with suppliers that never cut corners on purity. From time to time, spot markets tempt buyers with cheap product, but downstream issues—from filter clogging to inconsistent yields—always land on the end-user. We remind our customers how easy it is to spot a batch cut with inferior feedstocks: resin discoloration, unpredictable viscosity, and gelling that ruins processing equipment.
Plant technicians appreciate how little 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol fouls pipes and tanks during transfer. Some phenolic products leave behind waxy residues and demand frequent steam cleaning. By maintaining a controlled crystallization process, our material stays free-flowing—saving hours in plant downtime every month. Safety managers at client facilities commented on improved air quality since our product evolves minimal residual monomers or odors under elevated temperatures.
Comparing 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol to other alkylphenols like 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, end users find important distinctions in solubility, volatility, and reactivity. Our compound provides a more balanced volatility profile, which means less evaporation loss during melt-phase processing. Adhesive manufacturers working with high-temperature lines noticed reduced fogging and lower VOC readings in their finished products. By matching the molecular weight and branching of sec-butyl groups, the compound offers precisely what’s needed for certain polymer systems to avoid unwanted plasticization.
Many branded antioxidants or stabilizers use basic phenolic backbones with their own proprietary tweaks, but their performance under abrasive or extended heat still depends on the quality of their base intermediates. We see our 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol as that foundation stone—its clean, reproducible profile doesn’t mask flaws with fragrance or colorants. Grease and lubricant formulators recognize how these distinctions translate to better load-carrying and oxidation resistance, reducing costly downtime in industrial applications.
Lubricant blenders look for ingredients that dissolve quickly and stay mixed through diverse base stocks. We’ve targeted our particle size and drying process to get just that behavior—immediate wetout without the clumping that’s plagued lesser grades. Resin and paint manufacturers logged faster disperse times and fewer unscheduled shutdowns because of plugging in feed lines. Details like this come from testing batch after batch, often under customer supervision at their site. Hearing about a smooth switch to a new lot or even no change at all always confirms we’re producing according to real world needs.
We can remember years past, when only a handful of industries cared about trace metal contamination in phenolic inputs. Today, electronics, coatings, and precision rubber goods all demand less than 1 ppm for several transition metals. Maintaining that tight a standard required us to overhaul several old vessels and valves—an investment, but the reduction in customer complaints and increased repeat business proved its worth.
We pack our product in sealed drums that limit air ingress, because exposure to oxygen triggers slow color changes even in storage. Some buyers prefer lined containers to avoid contact with reactive metals. The chemistry here doesn’t just play out in spec sheets: storage at ambient temperature in dry conditions truly preserves both appearance and analytical purity for extended periods. Customers that skipped careful sealing or kept drums open near curing ovens sometimes returned with off-color or flow issues months later.
Routine checks for caking or moisture uptake, especially during midsummer deliveries, taught us that stabilizers behave predictably if left undisturbed in their original packaging. Stacking drums in well-ventilated, shaded warehouses minimizes heat stress and avoids creating pressure points that can deform lids or seals. If users encounter any signs of granulation or hardening, simple sieving at point of use restores flow. We remain committed to helping customers log optimal storage practices by sharing tips from our own shipping and warehousing teams, not just lab-based advice.
On rare occasions, shipping delays or environmental extremes can impact product condition. If a batch arrives with signs of breakdown, our support staff—who all cut their teeth on the production line—walk users through visual, olfactory, and functional checks. Whether retrieving a sample for analysis or offering replacement, the goal remains minimizing downtime at our partners’ factories. Many issues trace to incidents along the logistics chain, so we monitor shipment temperatures and container seals, making adjustments based on yearly data about regional climates.
As a direct producer, continuous improvement never ends. We review process data, listen to buyer feedback, and invest in pilot-scale runs that simulate unusual requests. Expanding our analytical lab allows us to detect trace byproducts using modern techniques, far beyond traditional colorimetric or titration results. We see the benefit in lower warranty claims and more stable end-user processes—not just in marketing claims.
Polymer processors trust our expertise because they rely on batch-to-batch similarity for exacting molding, extrusion, or lamination lines. They want antioxidants that don’t foul molds or transfer unexpected tints to final parts. One automotive supplier described how the clarity of their lens plastics improved since switching to our 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol.
Paint and coating formulators like that the additive remains inert across a broad pH range, and resists yellowing during accelerated weathering. This makes it a dependable choice for exterior architectural paints and coating systems used in marine environments. Epoxy producers have cited better shelf stability in their unhardened resins and higher gloss development on curing—traced directly back to the suppression of premature phenolic degradation.
Lubricant and grease manufacturers put a premium on additive stability. Our customers in the turbine oil sector report that their oils maintain oxidative stability longer, directly reducing unscheduled maintenance intervals in power stations. In greases, especially those used at elevated temperatures, less coking and residue accrual points to a cleaner-burning antioxidant backbone.
Environmental pressures and regulatory scrutiny keep evolving, especially for companies involved with alkylphenol derivatives. As authorities tighten permissible limits for contaminants and residues, producers get tasked with updating both procedures and documentation. Over several rounds of new guidance, we’ve updated our analytical protocols to catch possible nitrosamine formation, halogen residues, or other flagged contaminants—staying ahead of trends rather than running to catch up. Our knowledge allows us to build compliance straight into each batch, so customers don’t have to field surprise regulatory requests down the road.
Risk management sometimes calls for creative solutions. We’ve supported customers migrating away from older phenolic blends tied to legacy supply chains. By offering side-by-side technical support, blending advice, and rapid sample turnaround, we make the transition easier without sacrificing reliability. Not every new polymer or lubricant base interacts the same way with traditional stabilizers. Our technical staff run scaffold blends, monitoring every stage and flagging issues before they ever leave the lab.
Consistency isn’t just a buzzword to us. When buyers re-order year after year, they do it because they trust every drum, sack, or flask to handle exactly as expected—each lot shaped by process discipline and human oversight rather than spreadsheets or automation alone. Batch traceability and documented deviation logs are real artifacts that our floor supervisors track and review, long before they reach a customer’s quality control lab.
Buyers with demanding private-label programs or brand-critical end uses know that one out-of-specification additive batch can disrupt production runs and hit bottom lines. We support them through rush orders during market spikes, detailed batch history reports, and—when necessary—onsite visits to troubleshoot applied uses. The relationships built on reliability and technical transparency matter most.
Modern plant upgrades brought in closed-loop solvent recovery and energy monitoring. By doing so, we cut solvent emissions and improved process yields, lowering both cost and environmental impact. Customers ask more questions about the ecological impact and downstream metabolites of phenolic intermediates than ever. We proactively document waste reduction, contain VOCs, and keep process runoff within ever-tighter environmental guidelines. Staff at our facility have taken pride in achieving these improvements; they know every discharge reduction carries on through the value chain.
Practices around operator safety changed: better air handling, improved PPE, real-time gas monitoring. Our approach reduces risk for everyone, whether moving a drum through the final warehouse or sampling straight off the synthesis line. These details don’t always show up on a web page, but every engineer or technician on our staff sees firsthand how incremental improvements make their workspaces safer and cleaner.
We’ve always relied on open dialog with downstream users, research teams, and purchasing agents. Anecdotes about tool wear reduction, improved colorfastness in paints, or easier blending of additive concentrates seed our future process enhancements. Some of the best changes in our standard operating procedures started as casual notes from customer engineers. We encourage feedback, questions, and even skepticism—it keeps us sharp.
Annual surveys of repeat buyers, both domestic and international, highlight that people return not just for a product specification, but for responsiveness, adaptability, and ongoing technical support. Having real chemists answer the phone and offer practical guidance goes a long way toward smoothing out inevitable snags in new process introductions or regulatory documentation requests.
Years at the core of phenolic manufacturing taught us not to take success for granted. Our approach constantly evolves alongside tightening global supply chains, rising purity standards, and the changing regulatory landscape. New polymer platforms, green chemistry initiatives, and automation in end-user processing drive us to reevaluate how we can serve our clients best.
The only secret, if there is one, is paying close attention to every detail: from sourcing high-integrity raw materials, to updating process control strategies with real production floor input, and communicating transparently at every step. As direct manufacturers, our results come from ownership of the process and care at each interface—people, plants, partners. Every batch of 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol that meets a requirement or exceeds an expectation speaks to that philosophy.
Manufacturers, formulators, and end-users all face their own particular production demands. The aim has always been to make those demands easier to meet through chemistry built with discipline and insight from actual hands-on experience. For those seeking a phenolic intermediate that delivers in tough conditions, holds up against rigorous regulations, and shows a record of reliable results, 2,6-Di-Sec-Butylphenol remains the benchmark we’re proud to offer.
