Synonyms:

PTBC; 4-tert-butylcatechol; 4-tert-Butylpyrocatechol; TBC; 4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-1,2-benzenediol; tertiary-Butylcatechol.

Uses:

Antioxidant in polyester resins and as polymerization inhibitor in PVC. Also described as a hapten in photocopying paper and as antioxidant in oil. May cause depigmentation.