Synonym:
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol,
2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol,
BHT,
Butylated hydroxytoluene,
Butylhydroxytoluene,
DBPC
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CAS Number 128-37-0
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Linear Formula [(CH3)3C]2C6H2(CH3)OH
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Molecular Weight 220.35
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Beilstein Registry Number 1911640
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EC Number 204-881-4
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MDL number MFCD00011644
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PubChem Substance ID 329749182
Properties:
Related Categories |
Analytical Standards,
Analytical/Chromatography,
Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,
USP Standards,
USP Standards A - B
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Description:
Other Notes
Sales restrictions may apply.
USP issued SDS can be found here.
General description
Butylated hydroxytoluene is hindered phenolc compound. It is known to inhibit lipid oxidation as the hydrogen is donated to free radicals. It can be prepared by isomeric mixtures of 4% 2-tert-butylated- and 96% 3-tert-butylated-hydroxyanisole. It is widely used as antioxidant.
Safety:
Symbol
GHS09
Precautionary statements
P273-P501