Description
Butylated hydroxytoluene
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)
General description
Butylated hydroxytoluene is a synthetic phenolic compound mainly used as an antioxidant and preservative in the food industry.[1][2] It is used to prevent the lipid oxidation in oils and fat-containing foods.[3]
SAFETY INFORMATION
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