B1253

Butylated hydroxyanisole

≥98.5%

• Synonym(s): 2(3)-t-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 2(3)-t-Butylhydroquinone monomethyl ether, BHA
• Linear Formula: (CH₃)₃CC₆H₃(OCH₃)OH
• CAS Number: 25013-16-5
• Molecular Weight: 180.24
• EC Number: 246-563-8
• MDL number: MFCD01779059
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 6.2 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ≥98.5%
• form: powder
• autoignition temp.: 599 °F
• mp: 58-60 °C (lit.)
• InChI: 1S/C11H16O2/c1-11(2,3)9-7-8(13-4)5-6-10(9)12/h5-7,12H,1-4H3
• InChI key: MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Butylated hydroxyanisole is mainly used as a synthetic antioxidant in food and cosmetics. It is being extensively studied for potential toxicity.

Application

• Antioxidant peptides from silk protein: Research explores the purification of novel antioxidant peptides derived from Bombyx mori pupae, identifying potential antioxidant applications for butylated hydroxyanisole in the food and cosmetic industries (Chukiatsiri et al., 2024).
• Industrial lubricant additive: The performance of olive oil-based blended esters with butylated hydroxyanisole is evaluated, showcasing its efficacy as an industrial lubricant additive and its optimization using response surface methodology (Thangaraj et al., 2024).
• Environmental degradation studies: Investigates the degradation of butylated hydroxyanisole using advanced oxidation processes, providing insights into environmental safety and the compound′s stability in pharmaceutical and industrial applications (Shi et al., 2024).

Other Notes

Mixed isomers (minimum 90% 3-isomer/9% 2-isomer)

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS09
• Hazard Statements: H411
• Precautionary Statements: P273 - P391 - P501
• Hazard Classifications: Aquatic Chronic 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 241.9 °F - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 116.6 °C - Pensky-Martens closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves