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W218308

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Butylated hydroxyanisole

99%, FCC, FG

Synonym(s):
2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 2(3)-t-Butylhydroquinone monomethyl ether, BHA
Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CC6H3(OCH3)OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
180.24
FEMA Number:
2183
EC Number:
MDL number:
E Number:
E 320
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1333/2008 & 178/2002
FCC
FDA 21 CFR 117
FDA 21 CFR 172.515

vapor density

6.2 (vs air)

Assay

99%

autoignition temp.

599 °F

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

mild

InChI

1S/C11H16O2/c1-11(2,3)9-7-8(13-4)5-6-10(9)12/h5-7,12H,1-4H3

InChI key

MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Butylated hydroxyanisole

biological source

synthetic

biological source

synthetic

biological source

-

biological source

-

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Halal, Kosher

grade

FG, Fragrance grade, Kosher

grade

-

grade

analytical standard

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

agency

follows IFRA guidelines

agency

-

agency

-

vapor density

6.2 (vs air)

vapor density

7.6 (vs air)

vapor density

6.2 (vs air)

vapor density

6.2 (vs air)

assay

99%

assay

≥99%

assay

≥98.5%

assay

≥99.0% (sum of isomers, GC)

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

mp

69-73 °C (lit.)

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

mp

58-60 °C (lit.)

General description

Butylated hydroxyanisole is a volatile monohydric phenolic compound mainly used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry. It is used to preserve the flavor and color of oils due its ability to restrict the oxidation of short chain fatty acids.

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Chronic 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

241.9 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Flash Point(C)

116.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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