Butylated hydroxyanisole
ALDRICH/B1253 - ≥98.5%
Synonym: 2(3)-t-
CAS Number: 25013-16-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C11H16O2
Molecular Weight: 180.24
EC Number: 246-563-8
MDL Number: MFCD01779059
Linear Formula: (CH3)3CC6H3(OCH3)OH
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥98.5% |
| autoignition temp. | 599 °F |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/C11H16O2/c1-11(2,3)9-7 |
| InChI key | MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 58-60 °C (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| SMILES string | O(C)c1cc(c(cc1)O)C(C)(C)C |
| vapor density | 6.2 (vs air) |
| 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 ). |
| General description: | Butylated hydroxyanisole is mainly used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and cosmetics. It is being extensively studied for potential toxicity. |
| Other Notes: | Mixed isomers (minimum 90% 3-isomer/9% 2-isomer) |
| Packaging: | 5, 100, 500 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS07,GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302 - H411 |
| Precautionary statements | P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 22-36/37/38-40 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 241.9 °F - Pensky-Martens c |
| Flash Point(C) | 116.6 °C - Pensky-Martens c |
| Purity | ≥98.5% |
| mp | 58-60 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352100 |