W218405

Butylated hydroxytoluene

≥99%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2,6-Di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, BHT, Butylated hydroxytoluene, Butylhydroxytoluene, DBPC
• Linear Formula: [(CH₃)₃C]₂C₆H₂(CH₃)OH
• CAS Number: 128-37-0
• Molecular Weight: 220.35
• FEMA Number: 2184
• Beilstein: 1911640
• EC Number: 204-881-4
• MDL number: MFCD00011644
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900896
• E Number: E 321
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Fragrance grade; 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 172.115
• vapor density: 7.6 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: <0.01 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99%
• form: powder or crystals
• autoignition temp.: 878 °F
• bp: 265 °C (lit.)
• mp: 69-73 °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: camphoraceous
• SMILES string: Cc1cc(c(O)c(c1)C(C)(C)C)C(C)(C)C
• InChI: 1S/C15H24O/c1-10-8-11(14(2,3)4)13(16)12(9-10)15(5,6)7/h8-9,16H,1-7H3
• InChI key: NLZUEZXRPGMBCV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Gene Information: human ... CAPN1(823) ; rat ... Capn1(29153) , Nos1(24598)

Description

General description

Butylated hydroxytoluene is a synthetic phenolic compound mainly used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry. It is used to prevent the lipid oxidation in oils and fat-containing foods.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H410
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 260.6 °F - open cup
• Flash Point(C): 127 °C - open cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves