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China and India are the leading exporters of 2,6-Dimethylphenol, accounting for the majority of global shipments, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. Imports into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth in demand correlating with steady 2,6-Dimethylphenol prices amid consistent industrial use in polymer and pharmaceutical applications.
2,6-Dimethylphenol is a white to pale yellow crystalline solid at room temperature, with a characteristic phenolic odor and moderate volatility; it melts at approximately 60–62 °C and boils at around 210–215 °C. It is an aromatic organic compound classified as a substituted phenol and serves primarily as a chemical intermediate. Its principal industrial use is in the synthesis of antioxidants—especially 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol (BHT)—and as a precursor to specialty resins, including polyphenylene oxide (PPO) and related thermoplastic polymers. It is employed in polymer manufacturing, coatings, and high-performance engineering plastics, where thermal and oxidative stability are required.
CAS # : 576-26-1
colourless crystals or white powder
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