4-tert-Butylphenol

4-tert-Butylphenol is an organic compound primarily used as an intermediate in the production of resins and antioxidants. It is a key component in the manufacture of p-tert-butylphenol-formaldehyde resin, a thermoplastic phenol-formaldehyde resin widely used in adhesives for bonding leather and rubber, including in the production of shoes.