$ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, alternatively known as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), is used as an antioxidant in foods to"retard spoilage" ( synthesized industrially from 4-methylphenol by reaction with 2-methylpropene in the presence of phosphoric acid. Propose a mechanism for this reaction. ВНT is OH OH H&PO, 4-Methylphenol 2-Methylpropene (p-Cresol) 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol "Butylated hydroxytoluene" (BHT)

$ 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, alternatively known as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT), is used as an antioxidant in foods to"retard spoilage" ( synthesized industrially from 4-methylphenol by reaction with 2-methylpropene in the presence of phosphoric acid. Propose a mechanism for this reaction. ВНT is OH OH H&PO, 4-Methylphenol 2-Methylpropene (p-Cresol) 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol "Butylated hydroxytoluene" (BHT)

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Chapter22: Reactions Of Benzene And Its Derivatives

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Problem 22.23P

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