| Material | BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) |
| Synonyms | 2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-4-Methylphenol; BHT; 2,6-Di-tert-Butyl-1-Hydroxy-4-Methylbenzene; 3,5-Di-tert-Butyl-4-Hydroxytoluene; 4-Hydroxy-3,5-Di-tert-Butyltoluene; Dibutylated Hydroxytoluene; 4-Methyl-2,6-di-t-butyl-phenol; 2,6-Bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methylphenol; |
| CAS Number | 128-37-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H2(OH)(CH 3)[C(CH3) 3] 2 |
| Mwt. | 220.34 |
| Toxicity | Oral rat LD50: 890 mg/kg |
| General Information | BHT is a fat soluble antioxidant much like butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) ,these phenol derivatives react with the free radicals (called free radical scavengers) and can slow the rate of autoxidation. Oxygen reacts preferentially with BHT rather than oxidizing fats or oils, thereby protecting them from spoilage. |
| Physical State | white crystals or crystalline powder |
| Melting Point | 71oC |
| Boiling Point | 265oC |
| Flash Point | 127oC |
| Solubility in Water | Insoluble |