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Synonym(s):
2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 2(3)-t-Butylhydroquinone monomethyl ether, BHA
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CC6H3(OCH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.24
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
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vapor density
6.2 (vs air)
Quality Level
assay
≥98.5%
form
powder
autoignition temp.
599 °F
mp
58-60 °C (lit.)
InChI
1S/C11H16O2/c1-11(2,3)9-7-8(13-4)5-6-10(9)12/h5-7,12H,1-4H3
InChI key
MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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General description
Butylated hydroxyanisole is mainly used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and cosmetics. It is being extensively studied for potential toxicity.
Application
- Antioxidant peptides from silk protein: Research explores the purification of novel antioxidant peptides derived from Bombyx mori pupae, identifying potential antioxidant applications for butylated hydroxyanisole in the food and cosmetic industries (Chukiatsiri et al., 2024).
- Industrial lubricant additive: The performance of olive oil-based blended esters with butylated hydroxyanisole is evaluated, showcasing its efficacy as an industrial lubricant additive and its optimization using response surface methodology (Thangaraj et al., 2024).
- Environmental degradation studies: Investigates the degradation of butylated hydroxyanisole using advanced oxidation processes, providing insights into environmental safety and the compound′s stability in pharmaceutical and industrial applications (Shi et al., 2024).
Other Notes
Mixed isomers (minimum 90% 3-isomer/9% 2-isomer)
hcodes
pcodes
Hazard Classifications
Aquatic Chronic 2
wgk_germany
WGK 2
flash_point_f
241.9 °F
flash_point_c
116.6 °C
ppe
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