| Name | Butylated hydroxyanisole |
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| Synonyms |
3(2)-tert-Butyl-4-hydroxyanisole
MFCD01779059 Butylhydroxyanisole 2(3)-tert-Butyl-4-methoxyphenol 4-Methoxy-2-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol - 4-methoxy-3-(2-methyl-2-propanyl)phenol (1:1) BHA Phenol, 2-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxy-, compd. with 3-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-methoxyphenol (1:1) EINECS 246-563-8 2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol - 3-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol (1:1) |
| Description | Butylhydroxyanisole is an antioxidant, consisting of a mixture of two isomeric organic compounds, used as a food additive preservative |
|---|---|
| Related Catalog |
| Boiling Point | 264-270 ºC |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | 48-63 ºC |
| Molecular Formula | C11H16O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 360.487 |
| Flash Point | 130 ºC |
| Exact Mass | 360.230072 |
| Vapour density | 6.2 (vs air) |
| Stability | Stable, combustible. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, ferric salts. Degrades on long exposure to sunlight. |
| Water Solubility | <0.1 g/100 mL at 18.5 ºC |
| Symbol |
GHS07, GHS08 |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H302-H315-H319-H335-H351 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261-P281-P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields;full-face particle respirator type N100 (US);Gloves;respirator cartridge type N100 (US);type P1 (EN143) respirator filter;type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Phrases | R22;R36/37/38;R40 |
| Safety Phrases | S26;S36/37/39 |
| RIDADR | 2811 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | SL1945000 |