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China and India are the leading exporters of 4-tert-Butylcatechol (CAS 98-29-3), collectively accounting for over 60% of global export value in 2023–2024, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importing markets. Import volumes into the U.S. and EU have remained relatively stable since 2022, with modest growth observed in Southeast Asia, coinciding with steady upward pressure on 4-tert-Butylcatechol prices amid tightening supply from key Asian producers.
Recent Market Dynamics Intelligence1. **Price Trends**- Domestic Market: The mainstream price of 4-tert-butylcatechol (TBC) has shown a slight upward fluctuation over the past week, rising from RMB [X1] per ton to RMB [X2] per ton, an increase of approximately [X]%. Prices vary slightly by region, with the East China region being relatively higher at around RMB [X3] per ton, while the North China region is around RMB [X4] per ton.- International Market: International prices remain relatively stable, though subject to some uncertainty due to fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate and international crude oil prices. Currently, the FOB (Free On Board) price is maintained at approximately USD [X5] per ton, largely unchanged from the previous week.2. **Supply Situation**3. **Demand Situation**4. **Inventory Levels**Analysis and Judgment1. **Reasons for Price Fluctuations**2. **Impact of Supply-Demand Relationship**3. **Impact of Inventory on the Market**Forecast1. **Price Trend Forecast**2. **Supply-Demand Relationship Forecast**3. **Market Risk Warnings**
4-tert-Butylcatechol is a white to off-white crystalline solid at room temperature, with a faint phenolic odor and moderate volatility; it has a melting point of approximately 58–60 °C and decomposes before boiling. It is an aromatic organic compound classified as a substituted catechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene) and functions primarily as a chemical intermediate. Its principal industrial use is as a polymerization inhibitor—especially for vinyl monomers such as styrene, butadiene, and acrylonitrile—where it prevents premature thermal or oxidative polymerization during storage and transport. It is also employed in the synthesis of antioxidants, agrochemical intermediates, and specialty dyes. Typical application areas include polymer manufacturing, petrochemical refining, and the production of high-purity monomers for synthetic rubber and plastics.
antioxidant in polyester resins; polymerization inhibitor in PVC; antioxidant in oil.
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This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Intermediates. See more about what is 4-tert-Butylcatechol and 4-tert-Butylcatechol SDS information.
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