| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 128-37-0 |
| Formula: | C15h24o |
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2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol (BHT) is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C15H24O. It is a white crystalline powder that turns yellow and gradually darkens when exposed to light. It is also an antioxidant and is widely used in food and food-related products.
1. 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol has a history of application of nearly 70 years and is the largest-producing phenolic antioxidant (called antioxidant in the rubber industry). 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol was approved by the FDA before 1958 and can be used as a food additive to delay food rancidity.
2. Used in organic synthesis, as an antioxidant for rubber and plastics, gasoline, transformer oil, turbine oil, animal and vegetable oils, food, etc.
| Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | White crystal or crystalline powder |
| Melting point(Initial Melting Point) /ºC | ≥69.0 |
| Moisture w/% | ≤0.05 |
| Ignition residue w/% | ≤0.005 |
| Sulfate (as SO4) w/% | ≤0.002 |
| Arsenic(As) (mg/kg) | ≤1 |
| Heavy Metal (as pb) (mg/kg) | ≤5 |
| Free cresol (as Paracresol) w/% | ≤0.02 |
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