Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (128-37-0) is an antioxidant and used as preservative in foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oil, petroleum products, rubber and plastics. BHT is also used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant at concentrations from 0.0002% to 0.5%.
CAS NO : 128-37-0
EC NO : 204-881-4
Molecular Formula : C15H24O
Chem/IUPAC Name : 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, 3,5-Di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxytoluene
Technical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Colour (APHA) white
pH (25°C) 6.5 – 6.8
Assay(%) 29.0 – 2.38
Molecular Weight: 220.35 max
Product Form PowderButylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a synthetic, lipophilic organic compound with antioxidant properties.
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What is Butylated Hydroxytoluene used for?
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (128-37-0) is an antioxidant and used as preservative in foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oil, petroleum products, rubber and plastics.
- Skin care: A safety assessment of BHT reported that BHT applied to the skin of rats was associated with toxic effects in lung tissue, but judged that the low concentrations used in cosmetics were safe.
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Butylated Hydroxytoluene also known as dibutyl hydroxytoluene, is a lipophilic organic compound, chemically a derivative of phenol, Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a phenolic antioxidant. It has been shown to inhibit lipid peroxidation.
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene)is a lab-made chemical that is added to foods as a preservative. People also use it as medicine.Sihauli Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. has gained regard among the prominent manufacturers and exporters of best-quality cosmetic raw materials. The offered products are composed using non-toxic and pure ingredients. Our offered products are highly used for their longer shelf life, accurate composition, and excellent purity.
Safety Profile of Butylated Hydroxytoluene
Butylated Hydroxytoluene are food preservatives used to prevent oils from oxidizing. BHA is known to cause cancer in rats and is “reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.” Both BHA and BHT have been linked to impaired blood clotting and promoted tumor growth. BHT is also used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant at concentrations from 0.0002% to 0.5%.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene is classified as
- Antioxidant in foods
- Benzene derivatives
- Biological factors
- Cresols
- Protective agents
Butylated Hydroxytoluene Application
- Food additives
- Cosmetics and personal care products
- Pharmaceuticals
- Plastics/rubbers
- Other petroleum products
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