Butylated hydroxyanisole
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) is a synthetic, waxy, solid petrochemical. Its antioxidant properties have caused it to be widely used as a preservative in food, food packaging, animal feed, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, rubber, and petroleum products. BHA has been used in food since around 1947.
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Preferred IUPAC name
2-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol and 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol (mixture) | |
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.042.315 |
E number | E320 (antioxidants, ...) |
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA) |
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C11H16O2 | |
Molar mass | 180.247 g/mol |
Appearance | Waxy solid |
Density | 1.0587 g/cm3 at 20 °C |
Melting point | 48 to 55 °C (118 to 131 °F; 321 to 328 K) |
Boiling point | 264 to 270 °C (507 to 518 °F; 537 to 543 K) |
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Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, propylene glycol; soluble in fats and oils |
Refractive index (nD) |
1.5303 at 589.3 nm |
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Butylated hydroxytoluene |
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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