Butylated hydroxytoluene
ALDRICH/W218405 - ≥99%, FCC, FG
Synonym: 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol; 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol; BHT; Butylated hydroxytoluene; Butylhydroxytoluene; DBPC
CAS Number: 128-37-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C15H24O
Molecular Weight: 220.35
EC Number: 204-881-4
MDL Number: MFCD00011644
Linear Formula: [(CH3)3C]2C6H2(CH3)OH
Product Type: Chemical
| agency | follows IFRA guidelines |
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥99% |
| autoignition temp. | 878 °F |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 265 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | powder or crystals |
| fragrance allergen | no known allergens |
| grade | FG |
| Fragrance grade | |
| Kosher | |
| InChI | 1S/C15H24O/c1-10-8-11(14( |
| InChI key | NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 69-73 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | camphoraceous |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
400 ![]() |
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| reg. compliance | EU Regulation 1223/2009 |
| EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002 | |
| FCC | |
| FDA 21 CFR 117 | |
| FDA 21 CFR 172.115 | |
| SMILES string | Cc1cc(c(O)c(c1)C(C)(C)C)C |
| vapor density | 7.6 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
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| General description: | Butylated hydroxytoluene is a synthetic phenolic compound mainly used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry. It is used to prevent the lipid oxidation in oils and fat-containing foods. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in poly bottle |
| Packaging: | 10, 20 kg in fiber drum |
| Symbol | GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H410 |
| Precautionary statements | P273 - P391 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | N |
| Risk Statements | 50/53 |
| Safety Statements | 60-61 |
| RIDADR | UN 3077 9 / PGIII |
| WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
| Flash Point(F) | 260.6 °F - open cup |
| Flash Point(C) | 127 °C - open cup |
| Purity | ≥99% |
| bp | 265 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 69-73 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA Number | 2184 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


