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 | 400 |
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 |