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Product Overview

Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) is a phenolic antioxidant used to protect materials from oxidation during storage, processing and use. It is commonly selected in food, packaging, cosmetics, soaps, rubber, lubricants and polymer systems because of its strong oxidative stability and broad compatibility.
Antioxidant BHT is a white crystalline solid, melting point 69-70, boiling point 257-265, flash point 126.7, which is soluble in benzene, toluene, alcohol, acetone, carbon terachloride, ethyl acetate and gasoline, insoluble in water and dilute aqueous soda.

Key Specifications

Melting Point	69-73 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point	265 °C(lit.)
Bulk Density	450kg/m3
Density	1.048
Vapor Density	7.6 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure	<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
Refractive Index	1.4859
FEMA	2184 \| BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE
Fp	127 °C
Storage Temp.	2-8°C
Solubility	Methanol: 0.1 g/mL, clear, colorless
PKA	pKa 14(H2O t = 25 c = 0.002 to 0.01) (Uncertain)
Form	Crystals
Color	White
Odor	Faint characteristic odor
Odor Type	Phenolic
Biological Source	Synthetic
Water Solubility	Insoluble

Performance Benefits

Helps prevent oxidation and extend shelf life.
Supports product stability during storage and processing.
Reduces rancidity, discoloration and degradation.
Suitable for many consumer and industrial applications.

Typical Applications

Food and beverages: stabilizer in fats, oils, cereal products and food packaging systems.
Cosmetics and personal care: antioxidant for creams, lotions and soap formulations.
Industrial formulations: rubber, plastics, lubricants and specialty chemicals.
Packaging materials: oxidation protection in food packaging and related systems.

Antioxidant BHT is an important phenolic antioxidant additive that is widely used as an antioxidant in polymeric materials, petroleum products, fuel, rubber, plastics, food, feed, pharmaceuticals, etc.

Packaging, Grades & Supply

We supply BHT in bags, drums and bulk packaging for industrial buyers. COA and MSDS are available with each order. For procurement teams and distributors, please ask for the current BHT price and bulk supply terms based on your required volume.

Why choose Greenchem International?

Stable export supply and strict quality control.
Flexible packaging and bulk logistics support.
Technical support for formulation and application selection.
Competitive commercial terms for long-term buyers.

Ordering & Inquiry

To buy Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT, CAS 128-37-0) or request COA, MSDS and a competitive quotation, please share your required grade, quantity and delivery country. We will reply with lead time and pricing.