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Tert-butylhydroquinone
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Tert-butylhydroquinone |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | TBHQ;tert-Butylhydroquinone;2-tert-Butyl-1,4-benzenediol |
| Chinese name | 叔丁基对苯二酚 |
| Chinese synonyms | TBHQ;特丁基对苯二酚;叔丁基氢醌 |
| Chemical category | Food Acids & Regulators |
| CAS No. | 1948-33-0 |
| EINECS No. | 217-752-2 |
| Molecular formula | C10H14O2 |
| Molecular weight | 166.22 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥99.0%; melting point 126–129°C; heavy metals (as Pb) ≤10 ppm; residue on ignition ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
White crystalline powder, phenolic antioxidant, effective in fats/oils and fried foods
Application scenarios
Food antioxidant (edible oils, fried foods), feed antioxidant, industrial antioxidant