Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT, CAS 128-37-0) is a widely used antioxidant BHT and stabilizer for food, cosmetics, soap and industrial formulations. Also known as 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, topanol, ionol and vulkanox BHT, it helps prevent oxidation, rancidity and product degradation. Bulk supply available — buy BHT or request a quote today.
MF: C15H24O
MW: 220.35
EINECS: 204-881-4
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.
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Melting Point |
69-73 °C(lit.) |
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Boiling Point |
265 °C(lit.) |
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Bulk Density |
450kg/m3 |
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Density |
1.048 |
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Vapor Density |
7.6 (vs air) |
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Vapor Pressure |
<0.01 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
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Refractive Index |
1.4859 |
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