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Butylated hydroxytoluene
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Butylated hydroxytoluene |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | BHT;2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol;2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol |
| Chinese name | 丁基羟基甲苯 |
| Chinese synonyms | 2,6-二叔丁基对甲酚;抗氧剂264;BHT;二丁基羟基甲苯 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 128-37-0 |
| EINECS No. | 204-881-4 |
| Molecular formula | C15H24O |
| Molecular weight | 220.35 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.5%; melting point ≥69.0°C; water ≤0.1%; ash ≤0.01%; free phenol (as p-cresol) ≤0.02%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, phenolic antioxidant that effectively inhibits oxidation of fats/oils and plastics
Application scenarios
Food antioxidant, feed antioxidant, plastic and rubber antioxidant, petroleum product antioxidant