2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine, 97+%

2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine is used in the preparation of 2, 6-di-tert-butylpyridine hydrotriflate. It is used as a proton scavenger to check the progress of the living polymerization of isobutylene. It is associated with cerric ammonium nitrate and used in the alfa-enolation of aldehydes. It is involved in the preparation of vinyl triflate using polymer-bound 2,6-di-tert-butylpyridine.

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Applications
2,6-Di-tert-butylpyridine is used in the preparation of 2, 6-di-tert-butylpyridine hydrotriflate. It is used as a proton scavenger to check the progress of the living polymerization of isobutylene. It is associated with cerric ammonium nitrate and used in the alfa-enolation of aldehydes. It is involved in the preparation of vinyl triflate using polymer-bound 2,6-di-tert-butylpyridine.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, acetone, and hexane. Immiscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with strong acids and strong oxidizing agents.