H. Daun, S. G. Gilbert, J. Giacin
Sep 1, 1974
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Journal of the American Oil Chemists Society
Abstract
Abstract2,6-Di-(tert-butyl)-4-methylphenol is a widely used antioxidant in the production of polyethylene. An oxidation product of this antioxidant was isolated from aged polyethylene film and purified by preparative thin layer chromatography. This compound was identified as 3,3′, 5,5′-tetra-bis(tert-butyl)-stilbenequinone with the aid of IR- and mass spectroscopy. The generation of this oxidation product can lead to the discoloration of polyethylene film, and its formation can be catalyzed by contact with carbon black.