Butylated Hydroxytoluene - BHT

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) comes in the form of white crystals or crystalline powder. It is insoluble in water, but freely soluble in toluene and hydrocarbon solvents, alcohol, and acetone.

Product Details

Formula:

C15H24O

CAS Number:

128-37-0

Also Known As:

Butylhydroxytoluene; BHT; 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol; 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (DBPC); 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene

Structure:

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applications:

BHT is used as an antioxidant and can be a food additive. It is also found in some cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubbers, and is often used in the oil industry.
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Typical Specifications

Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.

Appearance

White crystals or crystalline powder

Boiling Point, °C

265

Density, g/cm3

1.03

Flash Point, °C

127

Grades

FCC & cGMP

Melting point, °C

69 – 70

Molecular weight, g/mol

220.35

Odor

Odorless

Purity, %

99

Refractive index, n20/D

1.4859

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