Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-bis(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol (CAS: 88-26-6)?
Answer
4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-bis(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol (CAS: 88-26-6) is a crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 288.37 g/mol. It has a low solubility in water (less than 1 g/L) and is soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is reactive towards bases and can undergo hydrolysis in basic conditions. It also shows some reactivity towards nucleophiles, making it suitable for various chemical transformations.
About
CAS No
88-26-6
English Name
4-(Hydroxymethyl)-2,6-bis(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol
Molecular Formula
C15H24O2
Molecular Weight
236.35 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)(C)C1=CC(=CC(=C1O)C(C)(C)C)CO
InChIKey
HNURKXXMYARGAY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-16 13:49
