C15H24O
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (128-37-0) is an antioxidant and used as preservative in foods, animal feed, animal and vegetable oil, petroleum products, rubber and plastics. BHT is also used in a wide range of cosmetic formulations as an antioxidant at concentrations from 0.0002% to 0.5%.
dibutylhydroxytoluene
Property
Specifications
Structure
IUPAC Name
2,6-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol
Appearance
White to off white Granular Powder
Molar Mass
220
Density
1,03 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Melting Point
Melting point/range: 69 - 73 °C - lit. 265 °C - lit.
Boiling Point
Solubility in Water
Vapour Pressure
0,00 hPa at 25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 104
Flash Point
127 °C - open cup
Viscosity
Odour
APHA Value
Hazard Identification
IMDG: 9
used as an Antioxidants for Edible Oils, Lube, Plastic and Resins.
The global butylated hydroxytoluene market is projected to grow from USD 230 million in 2022 to USD 301 million by 2027, at a cagr 5.5% from 2022 to 2027.
Industrial Grade
India
25 kg Bag
24 Month