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Butylated hydroxyanisole
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | BHA;tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole;2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole |
| Chinese name | 丁基羟基茴香醚 |
| Chinese synonyms | BHA;叔丁基-4-羟基茴香醚;丁基大茴香醚 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 25013-16-5 |
| EINECS No. | 246-563-8 |
| Molecular formula | C11H16O2 |
| Molecular weight | 180.24 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥98.5%; melting point 48–63°C; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White to slightly yellow waxy solid, phenolic antioxidant, effective in fats and oils
Application scenarios
Food antioxidant, feed antioxidant, cosmetic antioxidant, petroleum product antioxidant