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Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)
Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)

Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) Specification

  • Grade
  • Food grade/Industrial grade depending on use
  • HS Code
  • 290713
  • Melting Point
  • 69-70C
  • Application
  • Used as an antioxidant in food cosmetics and industrial products
  • Solubility
  • Slightly soluble in water highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone
  • Shelf Life
  • Up to 24 months when stored properly
  • Poisonous
  • NO
  • Appearance
  • White or off-white crystalline powder
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool dry and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight
  • Shape
  • Irregular crystalline solid
  • Purity
  • 99% minimum
  • Usage
  • Prevents oxidation in oils fats and other substances extending product shelf life
  • Molecular Weight
  • 220.35 g/mol
  • EINECS No
  • 204-881-4
  • Smell
  • Slight aromatic odor
  • Density
  • 1.048 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • Physical Form
  • Powder or crystalline solid
  • Taste
  • Mildly bitter or neutral
  • Properties
  • Antioxidant stability improver food-grade chemical
  • Structural Formula
  • C6H2(OH)(CH3)3
  • Molecular Formula
  • C15H24O
  • Ph Level
  • Neutral
  • CAS No
  • 128-37-0
  • Ingredients
  • Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
 
 

About Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)



Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) is a white/off-white crystalline powder with a slight aromatic odor. It is a food-grade/industrial-grade antioxidant widely used in food, cosmetics, and industrial products to prevent oxidation and extend the shelf life of oils, fats, and other substances. With a molecular formula of C15H24O, BHT has a molecular weight of 220.35 g/mol and a purity of 99% minimum. This antioxidant stability improver is mildly bitter in taste, with a melting point between 69-70C. It is slightly soluble in water but highly soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. BHT is safe to use, non-poisonous, and should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight for up to 24 months.

FAQs of Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT):


Q: What is Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) primarily used for?

A: BHT is primarily used as an antioxidant in food, cosmetics, and industrial products for preventing oxidation and extending shelf life.

Q: Is Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) poisonous?

A: No, BHT is non-poisonous and safe for use in various applications.

Q: What is the shelf life of Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT)?

A: When stored properly, BHT can have a shelf life of up to 24 months.

Q: How should Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) be stored?

A: BHT should be stored in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area, away from direct sunlight.

Q: In which industries is Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (BHT) commonly used?

A: BHT is commonly used in the food, cosmetic, and industrial sectors as an antioxidant to maintain product quality and extend shelf life.

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