Description
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:
25013-16-5
Molecular Weight:
180.24
FEMA Number:
2183
EC Number:
246-563-8
MDL number:
MFCD01779059
E Number:
E 320
NACRES:
NA.21
PROPERTIES
biological source
synthetic
Quality Level
400
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
DESCRIPTION
General description
Butylated hydroxyanisole is a volatile monohydric phenolic compound mainly used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry.[1][2] It is used to preserve the flavor and color of oils due its ability to restrict the oxidation of short chain fatty acids.[3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
H302 - H411
Precautionary Statements
P264 - P270 - P273 - P301 + P312 - P391 - P501
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