Determination of Thermal Stability and Kinetic Parameters of 1,1’- bis(3-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)Cyclohexane by Thermo-Analytical Technique

Abstract

1,1’-bis(3-methyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)cyclohexane (MEBC) was synthesized by acid-catalysed condensation. The structure of compound was supported by 1H NMR and 13C NMR. The purity and mass of the compound can be confirmed by using a GC-MS analysis. Thermal stability study of compound have been investigated using TG and DSC techniques under N2 at the heating rate of 10 ºC min-1. Thermal stability and kinetic parameters were determined according to Anderson -Freeman method and discussed.