4-tert-Butylcatechol (PTBC)

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Formula

CAS

C10H14O2

98-29-3

 
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
 

Background

4-tert-Butylcatechol is used as an antioxidant. 

 

Synonyms

4-tert-Butylcatechol
PTBC

 

Uses

Antioxidant
Artificial limb
Oil (antioxidant)
Photocopying paper
Polyester resins
Polymerization inhibitor in polyvinylchloride (PVC)
Polystyrene
Prosthetic devices

 

Cross-Reactions

Catechols in poison ivy/oak

 

Unusual Reactions

Depigmentation

 

References

1.

Fardal, R.W. and E.R. Curphey, Phototypesetting paper as a cause of allergic contact dermatitis in newspaper production workers. Cutis, 1983. 31(5): p. 509-12, 515-7.

2.

Laurell, H., Contact allergy to tertiary-butyl-catechol. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 10(2): p. 115.

3.

Freeman, S., Contact dermatitis of a limb stump caused by p-tertiary butyl catechol in the artificial limb. Contact Dermatitis, 1986. 14(1): p. 68-9.

4.

Freeman, S., Artificial limb dermatitis [letter]. Contact Dermatitis, 1987. 17(1): p. 62-3.

5.

Macfarlane, A.W., R.C. Yu, and C.M. King, Contact sensitivity to para-tertiary-butylcatechol in an artificial limb. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(1): p. 56-7.

6.

Yu, R.C., A.W. Macfarlane, and C.M. King, An unusual delayed patch test reaction to para-tertiary-butylcatechol. Contact Dermatitis, 1990. 22(2): p. 110-1.

7.

Gawkrodger, D.J., M.J. Cork, and S.S. Bleehen, Occupational vitiligo and contact sensitivity to para-tertiary butyl catechol. Contact Dermatitis, 1991. 25(3): p. 200-1.

 

 

 

 

 

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