1. 🧪 Chemical Synthesis Intermediates
• Pesticide Synthesis
A key raw material used in the production of the acaricide propargite and the fungicide spiroxamine.
• Pharmaceutical and Fragrance Synthesis
Used as a raw material for the synthesis of anthelmintics (pharmaceuticals) and fragrances.

2. 🧱 Resins and Polymer Materials
• Phenolic Resins
Used in the condensation polymerization with formaldehyde to produce oil-soluble phenolic resins, used in adhesives, insulating varnishes, printing inks, etc. Studies show that approximately 60-70% of global 4-tert-butylphenol is used in the manufacture of phenolic resins.
• Polymer Additives
Used as a stabilizer for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a UV absorber, and a rubber antioxidant.
• Polycarbonate Production
Used as a reaction terminator in the phosgene method of polycarbonate production.
• Resin Modification
Used for the modification of epoxy resins and xylene resins.

3. ⚙️ Industrial Additives and Specialty Chemicals
• Surfactants
Used as a raw material for non-ionic surfactants.

• Antioxidants/Stabilizers
Utilizing its antioxidant properties, it is used as a stabilizer for lubricating oils, soaps, chlorinated hydrocarbons, and nitrocellulose.

• Oilfield and Automotive Chemicals
Used as a component of oilfield demulsifiers and as an additive in automotive engine oils.

4. 🔬 Other Applications
• Dyes and Coatings Additives
Used as an additive in dyes, paints, and coatings.

• Laboratory Research
Used in scientific research as a subject for photocatalytic degradation studies, a substrate for tyrosinase activity determination, and an organic synthesis reagent, etc.